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Healthy Crock Pot Hamburger Soup

Hearty Healthy Crock Pot Hamburger Soup for Easy Comfort

Discover the Healthy Crock Pot Hamburger Soup, a nutritious and low-fat meal featuring lean ground beef and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef or turkey or chicken for leaner option
  • 1 medium Onion diced; shallots or green onions can be substituted
  • 1 medium Green Pepper chopped; other colored bell peppers can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; fresh preferred, dried works in smaller amounts
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes diced; Yukon gold or regular potatoes can be substituted
  • 2 medium Carrots sliced; can replace with favorite root vegetables
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped; can exchange with additional carrots
  • 1 can Fire-Roasted Tomatoes enhances dish with rich flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste intensifies tomato flavor
  • 4 cups Broth low-sodium or vegetable broth for vegetarian version
For Finish and Flavor
  • to taste Seasonings (Italian herbs, salt, pepper) customize with favorite spice blends
  • 1 cup Kale chopped; can swap with spinach
  • 1 cup Green Beans can use frozen, added 30 mins before serving

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the beef with onion, green pepper, and garlic for about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Transfer the beef mixture into a crock pot, and add sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Season and stir well.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 5-6 hours until vegetables are tender.
  4. About 1 hour before serving, stir in kale and green beans.
  5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For best flavor, sear beef and vegetables before adding to crock pot. Adjust to taste, and consider pairing with garlic bread or salad.

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