Italian Hamburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 29 oz tomato sauce
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 6 oz small pasta shells
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onions, crumbling the beef as it cooks.
- Once the beef is browned, drain the grease from the pot.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and frozen mixed vegetables.
- Add the beef broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- Add the pasta shells and continue simmering until the pasta is tender, about 20-30 minutes.
- If the soup is too thick, add additional broth or water to reach your desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped basil.
Serve and enjoy your flavorful Italian Hamburger Soup!