Heart-Healthy Hearty Hamburger Soup
Warm, nourishing, and packed with vibrant veggies, our Heart-Healthy Hearty Hamburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food with a wholesome upgrade. Featuring lean ground beef, an array of nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and spinach, and a protein boost from quinoa, this flavorful soup is crafted with wellness in mind. A base of low-sodium beef broth, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme ensures every spoonful is delicious yet mindful of heart health. Ready in just an hour, this one-pot wonder is perfect for hearty weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Serve it with a slice of whole-grain bread and enjoy a balanced, satisfying meal that’s big on flavor and light on guilt.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups fresh spinach, rough chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add the diced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the rinsed quinoa, oregano, thyme, and black pepper. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Add the chopped spinach to the soup and stir until wilted, which will take about 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with your favorite whole grain bread for a complete heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.0 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 2105 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.1 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.9 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.4 g | ||
| Protein | 180.3 g | 361% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 857 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 34.2 mg | 190% | |
| Potassium | 8146 mg | 173% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
