CONTEST-WINNING HEARTY HAMBURGER SOUP

Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup image

At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. This hamburger soup has robust flavor, plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables and is easy to make. -Barbara Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup cut fresh or frozen green beans

Steps:

In a large saucepan, brown beef; drain. Add the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender. Add green beans. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until the beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.