Low Fat Hearty Hamburger Soup

Warm up your day with this Low Fat Hearty Hamburger Soup, a comforting and nutritious one-pot wonder perfect for busy weeknights or meal-prepping. Made with lean ground beef, a medley of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, carrots, and green beans, and flavored with aromatic spices such as thyme and oregano, this soup is as hearty as it is wholesome. Simmered in a rich, low-sodium beef broth and finished with the natural sweetness of corn and tomatoes, this guilt-free recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor without extra calories. Ready in just under an hour, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for serving as a light yet satisfying dinner or reheating for a week’s worth of healthy lunches. Whether you’re seeking a comforting meal or a nutritious option to stay on track, this low-fat hamburger soup is sure to deliver!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 2 large, sliced carrot
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 6 cups low sodium beef broth
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, brown the lean ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, carrot, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the low sodium beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, and tomato paste, mixing well to combine.

Step 4

Add in the frozen corn, green beans, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Stir everything together.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, removing the bay leaf before serving.

Step 7

Serve hot and enjoy your low-fat, hearty hamburger soup. Perfect for a cozy, nourishing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3556.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1299.4

Total Fat 41.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 281.1mg	0%
Sodium 4663.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.2g	0%
Total Sugars 49.5g
Protein 125.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 581.4mg	0%
Iron 20.7mg	0%
Potassium 5066.3mg	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: 27.5%

Protein: 37.1%

Carbs: 35.4%