Delight in the savory embrace of a comforting classic with this Weight Watchers Hamburger Soup, where every spoonful is a symphony of lean protein, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Crafted with wellness in mind, this hearty soup effortlessly combines robust flavors with mindful ingredients, creating a deliciously satisfying option for those on a Weight Watchers journey.
The foundation of this soup lies in the wholesome goodness of lean ground beef, accompanied by a medley of diced onions, garlic, carrots, celery, bell peppers, and zucchini. As the pot simmers, these ingredients harmonize with diced tomatoes, low-sodium beef broth, and tomato sauce, infusing the soup with a rich and savory base. A carefully curated blend of dried oregano, basil, and thyme adds layers of aromatic complexity, enhancing the overall palate.
The vegetable symphony continues with the addition of green beans and shredded cabbage, introducing both color and nutritional vibrancy. Simmering to perfection, this soup becomes a wholesome medley that not only satiates the appetite but also aligns seamlessly with the principles of Weight Watchers.
Served steaming hot and garnished with fresh parsley if desired, each bowl of Hamburger Soup is a celebration of flavor, warmth, and nourishment. Whether enjoyed as a hearty lunch or a comforting dinner, this recipe exemplifies the idea that nutritious meals can be both delicious and mindful, making it a perfect addition to any health-conscious culinary repertoire.
Hamburger Soup
Hamburger Soup is a quick and easy meal loaded with vegetables, lean beef, diced tomatoes and potatoes.
It’s great made ahead of time, budget friendly, reheats well and freezes perfectly.
We serve this easy Hamburger Soup with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread for the perfect meal!
I love a good soup as a weeknight meal.
Hearty soups are satisfying & simple and they are loaded with vegetables and healthy ingredients! Soup is the perfect cool weather food or delicious weeknight dinner!
You can make them totally low cal like a Weight Loss Vegetable Soup, nice and hearty like a Chicken Wild Rice Soup or rich and creamy like a Slow Cooker Corn Chowder!
This Hamburger Soup is simple classic comfort food, hearty, healthy and satisfying. Perfect on a cool evening to warm your belly from the inside out.
I have to say that while we’ve always referred to this as hamburger soup, I know you guys have tons of other names for it!
Hamburger soup, vegetable soup, hangover soup, poor man’s soup, bachelor’s stew… just to name a few.
Regardless of what you call it, you’ll definitely want to make it!
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon basil
⅛ teaspoon seasoning salt
1 (2-ounce) package onion soup mix (for 3 or 4 servings)
6 cups boiling water
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
4 carrots, cut up
½ cup corn
1 cup celery, sliced
1 cup elbow macaroni
Directions
In a large saucepan, brown meat, drain excess fat.
Add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, seasoned salt, and onion soup mix.
Stir in boiling water and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare celery and carrots; Then add to simmering mixture with corn and continue to cook for 30 minutes.
Add macaroni and simmer for 30 minutes longer, adding more water if necessary and stirring occasionally.
Yield:
12 Servings
Serving Size:
1 Cup per serving
- WW SP = 2
Nutritional Information:Calories: 103, Total Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 19mg, Carbohydrates 10g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 418mg, Protein 10g