My Mom's Hamburger and Potato Soup
Description
This hearty hamburger soup with potatoes, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic is a comforting, satisfying meal perfect during the cold winter season.
Ingredients
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4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, or more to taste
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4 large carrots, chopped, or more to taste
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1/2 stalk celery with leaves, diced
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 tablespoons dried parsley
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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water as needed
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1 pound lean ground beef
Directions
1
Combine potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, basil, bouillon, salt, and pepper in a large soup pot. Fill the pot with enough water to cover. Cover the pot and bring to a boil; cook until vegetables begin to soften, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
2
Crumble in ground beef, a little at a time, stirring between additions. Return to heat and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and cook at a simmer until vegetables are cooked through and meat is no longer pink, 15 to 20 minutes.