Easy Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (extra lean)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 1 large carrot (chopped)
• 2 medium potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
• 28 ounce diced tomatoes (1 can)
• 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Saute the sauteables: In a large Dutch oven or soup pot add the ground beef, onion, garlic, celery, carrots and cook until the meat is browned and the onion has softened, about 5 to 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine the soup: Add the potatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Stir everything together until combined.

3. 3

   Finish the dish: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.