John Elway's Hamburger Soup

Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, John Elway's Hamburger Soup is a comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. Featuring seasoned ground beef, nutrient-rich carrots, celery, potatoes, and a medley of vibrant frozen vegetables, this soup delivers a satisfying mix of textures and wholesome goodness. A savory combination of beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce creates a robust base, while dried thyme and garlic bring depth to every spoonful. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make soup is an ideal choice for feeding a hungry crowd, pairing beautifully with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving it fresh, this flavorful hamburger soup is sure to become your new go-to comfort food recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 1 large Russet potato, peeled and diced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Once browned, drain off excess fat and set the beef aside.

Step 2

Using the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Add the carrots, celery, and potato to the pot. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Return the cooked ground beef to the pot. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Stir in the frozen green beans and frozen corn. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the frozen vegetables are heated through.

Step 7

Taste test and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add more salt or pepper to your liking.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2851.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1948.5

Total Fat 110.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 7365.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.9g
Protein 108.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 483.2mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 5563.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 28.6%