Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Pound ground beef (lean)
• 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 onion (large, chopped)
• 4 Cups beef broth (or as needed)
• 4 Cloves garlic (minced)
• 14 1/2 Ounces canned diced tomatoes (not drained)
• 2 russet potatoes (medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 10 3/4 Ounces condensed tomato soup
• 2 carrots (large, chopped)
• 2 Ribs celery (chopped)
• 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Cup green beans (frozen cut, thawed)
• 1 Cup corn (frozen, thawed)
• salt and black pepper (to taste)
• fresh parsley (for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over a moderately high heat.

2. 2

   brown: Add a tablespoon of oil and brown the ground beef in there, using a wooden spoon to break it up. Transfer the beef into a bowl and set it aside.

3. 3

   reduce: Turn the heat down to medium and add another tablespoon of oil.

4. 4

   Add the onions, celery, garlic, and carrots, and saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.

5. 5

   stir: Put the beef back in the pot and add the beef broth, tomato soup, canned tomatoes, potatoes, and seasonings, stirring to combine.

6. 6

   simmer: Bring the hamburger soup to a boil, cover and turn the heat down. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are almost fork-tender, stirring every now and then.

7. 7

   Add the green beans and corn and cook for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if liked.