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Crock Pot Healthy Hamburger Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Crock Pot Healthy Hamburger Soup is a comforting and nutritious meal, packed with lean ground beef, a variety of fresh vegetables, and flavorful herbs. Slow-cooked to perfection, it combines sweet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, green beans, kale, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a hearty, wholesome soup ideal for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (~2 cups)
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced (~1 cup)
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 10 oz. (1 large) sweet potato, peeled and cubed (~2 cups)
  • 10 oz. (2-3) Yukon gold potatoes, cubed (~2 cups)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced (~1 cup)
  • 2 ribs celery, diced (~1 cup)
  • 8 oz fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces (can also use frozen green beans)
  • 2 cups chopped and packed kale, tough stems removed (optional)

Pantry and Seasonings

  • 2 (14-oz.) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1 quart (4 cups) low-sodium beef broth + additional if needed (bone broth recommended)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef and Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook while stirring occasionally until the ground beef is fully browned and no longer pink, and the vegetables are softened. Drain the excess fat from the mixture.
  2. Transfer to Slow Cooker and Add Remaining Ingredients: Place the cooked ground beef mixture into a large slow cooker. Add the cubed sweet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, diced carrots, diced celery, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Slow Cook the Soup: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 to 9 hours, or on high heat for 5 to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
  4. Add Green Beans and Kale: Approximately 1 hour before the end of cooking, open the slow cooker and stir in the green beans and kale. If you prefer your soup to be less thick, add extra beef broth or bone broth at this time. Cover and continue cooking until the green beans are tender. If using frozen green beans, add them in 30 minutes before cooking ends instead of an hour.
  5. Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings with additional salt or pepper as desired. Serve hot and enjoy this hearty, healthy hamburger soup.

Notes

  • Using bone broth instead of regular beef broth enhances the nutritional content and flavor.
  • If you prefer a thinner soup, add extra broth when you add the green beans and kale.
  • Adjust the cooking time if using frozen green beans by adding them later for optimal texture.
  • Kale is optional but adds extra nutrients and a pleasant leafy texture.
  • This soup stores well and flavors often improve after a day or two in the fridge.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Find it online: https://piesbypaula.com/crock-pot-healthy-hamburger-soup-recipe/