How to Make My Mom's Hamburger and Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting and hearty soup to warm you up on a cold day. One of my absolute favorite soups to make is my mom's hamburger and potato soup. It's a recipe that has been passed down through generations in my family and has always been a go-to meal during the fall and winter months. This soup is not only delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, or more to taste
  • 4 large carrots, chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ½ stalk celery with leaves, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 pound lean ground beef

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 352mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 54mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1454mg