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Hearty Hamburger Soup

Name: Hearty Hamburger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 onion, minced; 4 carrots, minced; 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup barley; 3 (10 oz) cans beef broth; 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes; 2 cups water; 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed tomato soup; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp parsley; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; Ground black pepper, to taste

Tender ground beef simmers with hearty barley, aromatic vegetables, and rich beef broth in this deeply satisfying soup that tastes like comfort in a bowl. The barley adds a chewy texture and subtle earthiness that makes this feel substantial enough for a full meal. Perfect for chilly weeknights when you want something warm and filling that practically cooks itself.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

2 hours 30 minutes

Total

2 hours 45 minutes

Serves

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1
Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat and crumble in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
2
Stir in onion, carrots, celery, and barley. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, water, and condensed soup.
3
Season with bay leaf, parsley, garlic, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover.
4
Simmer for 2 hours, stirring frequently.
5
Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve hot.

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