No kidding, I’ve cooked this dish four times in 30 days!
Low-Carb Hearty Hamburger Soup
Warm, filling, and full of flavor, this low-carb hamburger soup is the ultimate cozy meal. With seasoned ground beef and a rainbow of veggies simmered in a rich broth, it’s a quick one-pot dinner that delivers on both nutrition and taste.
🛒 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Small onion, diced | 1 |
| Garlic cloves, minced | 2 |
| Celery stalks, diced | 2 |
| Carrots, diced | 2 |
| Green bell pepper, diced | 1 |
| Diced tomatoes (canned) | 1 can (14.5 oz) |
| Beef broth | 4 cups |
| Dried oregano | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried basil | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt & black pepper | To taste |
| Fresh spinach or kale, chopped | 1 cup |
👨🍳 How to Make It
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, using a spoon to crumble it as it cooks.
Step 2: Sauté the Veggies
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the onion softens. Stir in celery, carrots, and bell pepper. Let everything cook together for another 5 minutes, just until the vegetables begin to tenderize.
Step 3: Build the Soup Base
Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let the soup simmer for around 20 minutes so all the flavors can blend beautifully.
Step 4: Add the Greens & Finish
Toss in the chopped spinach or kale and simmer for another 5 minutes until the greens are soft and wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
🥣 Tips & Serving Ideas
- Meal prep win: This soup stores well in the fridge and tastes even better the next day.
- Want it spicier? Add a pinch of crushed red pepper or a splash of hot sauce.
- Extra low-carb: Skip the carrots if you’re keeping it very low-carb or keto-friendly.
