Description
Warm up your evening with an easy and hearty Crock Pot Hamburger Soup full of tender ground beef, a variety of colorful vegetables, and savory spices. This comforting soup slowly simmers to develop deep flavors, making it a perfect, satisfying meal for busy weeknights without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (natural)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat to keep the soup from becoming greasy and set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the beef cooks, chop the onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes into bite-size pieces for even cooking and balanced texture inside the crock pot.
- Combine Ingredients in the Crock Pot: Place the browned beef and chopped vegetables into the crock pot. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), minced garlic, Italian seasoning (natural), salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine everything evenly.
- Slow Cook Until Tender: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Final Taste and Adjustments: Before serving, taste the soup and add more salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning (natural) if needed to adjust the flavors to your preference.
Notes
- Drain excess fat after browning the ground beef to prevent greasiness.
- Cut vegetables evenly for uniform cooking and texture.
- Place harder vegetables like potatoes at the bottom of the crock pot to ensure optimal cooking.
- Avoid lifting the crock pot lid too often to retain heat and moisture.
- Season gradually to prevent over-seasoning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Hamburger Soup, slow cooker soup, ground beef soup, hearty soup, vegetable soup