Hamburger Barley Vegetable Soup

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12
Hearty and healthy Hamburger Barley Vegetable Soup recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
6 cups water
3 beef bouillon cubes or 3 teaspoons instant beef bouillon
2 cups sliced carrots
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped celery
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup barley
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup parsley ( optional )
28 ounces tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
350
Sugar
8g
Fat
15g
Hamburger Barley Vegetable Soup is a classic comfort food that's perfect for chilly nights. It's hearty and filling, with lean ground beef, barley, and a variety of healthy vegetables for a complete meal in a bowl. The soup also has a rich and savory flavor thanks to the beef bouillon and ketchup, which complement the sweetness of the carrots and green peppers. If you're looking for a meal that's both comforting and nutritious, this soup is sure to satisfy.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
2.Drain any excess fat, then add in the water, beef bouillon, sliced carrots, coarsely chopped onions, coarsely chopped celery, ketchup, and coarsely chopped green pepper.
3.Next, add in the barley, basil, salt, pepper, bay leaves, parsley (optional), tomatoes, and tomato sauce, stirring well to combine.
4.Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the vegetables and barley are tender.
5.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This soup is a complete meal in a bowl, with lean ground beef, barley, and a variety of healthy vegetables.

It’s also easy to customize with your favorite veggies.

CONS

The soup does contain some sodium from the beef bouillon and ketchup, so those watching their salt intake should take note.

It may also be higher in calories depending on the lean to fat ratio of your ground beef.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a great source of protein from the lean ground beef, as well as fiber from the barley and veggies.
The carrots and celery are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, as well as the antioxidant lycopene from the tomatoes.

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