A hearty one-pot hamburger noodle soup filled with ground beef, tender egg noodles, vegetables, and a tomato-beef broth. Perfect for quick dinners and cold-weather comfort.
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
6 cups beef broth
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional)
In a large pot, heat oil and brown ground beef. Drain excess fat.
Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire, broth, and herbs.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add egg noodles and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.
Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning and add fresh herbs if desired.
Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days.
For freezing, omit noodles and add when reheating.
Add extra broth if soup thickens upon standing.