Description
Comforting hamburger noodle soup blends hearty ground beef, tender noodles, and rich tomato broth in one delightful bowl. Parmesan cheese adds a savory finish that elevates this classic American soup from simple to spectacular.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 2 cups egg noodles or any sturdy pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
Liquids and Extras:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 28 ounces (794 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces (227 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and bring to a rolling boil at high heat. Submerge egg noodles and cook until perfectly tender, approximately 7-8 minutes. Carefully drain and reserve noodles.
- Select a heavy soup pot and warm olive oil over medium temperature. Introduce chopped onions, celery, and carrots, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and slightly softened, roughly 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Incorporate ground beef into the vegetable mixture, breaking meat into small crumbles while browning thoroughly.
- Sprinkle dried oregano, basil, seasoned salt, black pepper, and onion soup mix over the beef. Stir ingredients to distribute seasonings evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and soy sauce into the pot. Increase heat to generate a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fold reserved noodles into the simmering soup, allowing them to warm through and absorb flavors for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls. Generously garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize noodles by using gluten-free pasta to make the soup celiac-friendly and easily adaptable for different dietary needs.
- Control sodium levels by choosing low-sodium beef broth and reducing additional salt, perfect for heart-healthy diets.
- Boost vegetable content by adding extra chopped vegetables like zucchini or spinach for increased nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Balance fat content by using lean ground beef or substituting with ground turkey for a lighter protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg