Description
Comforting hamburger noodle soup brings hearty midwest warmth to dinner tables with rich beef broth and tender pasta. German-inspired flavors blend perfectly, offering home cooks a simple yet satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Tomato Base and Seasonings:
- 1 (28 ounces / 794 grams) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) can tomato soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Pasta:
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or acini di pepe)
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, sear ground beef over medium heat until thoroughly browned and crumbled, releasing rich flavors and developing a caramelized exterior.
- Incorporate diced onions, carrots, and celery into the beef, sautéing for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Introduce minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the mixture.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato soup, creating a robust base. Sprinkle oregano, basil, and black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and let the mixture meld together for 15 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- Add noodles directly into the soup, cooking for 8-10 minutes until pasta reaches an al dente consistency.
- Finish by folding in fresh chopped parsley, infusing a bright, herbaceous note.
- Ladle the steaming soup into bowls and optionally garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of richness.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils for a vegetarian version that maintains rich, hearty flavors.
- Cook pasta separately and add just before serving to prevent overcooking and maintain ideal noodle texture.
- Use low-sodium broth or tomato products to control salt content for heart-healthy diets.
- Add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar during simmering to deepen the soup’s complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg