Quick Homemade Hamburger Soup

Enjoy a comforting bowl of homemade hamburger soup made with ground beef, vegetables, and savory herbs. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner and can be ready in just 30 minutes. It's a hearty and filling dish that the whole family will love!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened.
3. Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes, including the juice from the can. Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Add the elbow macaroni to the pot and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
6. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
7. Serve the hamburger soup hot and enjoy!

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