Description
Hearty hamburger noodle soup blends comforting midwest flavors with rich ground beef and tender pasta in one delightful bowl. Warm, satisfying spoonfuls deliver home-style goodness that connects families around dinner tables across American kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Noodles and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 (28 ounces) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles by boiling water in a large pot. Generously salt the water, add egg noodles, and cook until perfectly tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, and carrots for 5-6 minutes until they soften. Introduce minced garlic and cook briefly until aromatic.
- Incorporate ground beef into the vegetable mixture, crumbling it while cooking. Brown thoroughly for 7-8 minutes, ensuring vegetables become tender and meat is completely cooked. Eliminate excess grease if necessary.
- Enhance the flavor profile by mixing in oregano, basil, seasoned salt, and pepper. Sprinkle dry onion soup mix and stir to activate the spices’ full potential.
- Pour beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, and soy sauce into the pot. Mix thoroughly and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce temperature and allow the soup to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Gently fold the previously cooked noodles into the soup. Continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes to ensure complete heat distribution.
- Serve the soup piping hot in individual bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter soup base that won’t feel greasy.
- Use low-sodium broth and soy sauce to control salt levels, perfect for those watching sodium intake.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavor profiles.
- Allow soup to rest for 10 minutes after cooking to let flavors meld and develop deeper, richer taste sensations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg