Low Sodium Paleo Hamburger Soup

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

This hearty pot of soup starts with browned ground beef and a savory base of onion, carrots, and celery softened together until fragrant. Garlic and tomato paste deepen the flavor before diced tomatoes, beef broth, and tender Yukon Gold potatoes join the mix for a rich, satisfying simmer. Oregano, thyme, and smoked paprika bring warmth and depth, while a final addition of crisp-tender green beans keeps things fresh and colorful. It's the kind of one-pot meal that tastes like it's been simmering all day, finished with a sprinkle of parsley for a bright, herby lift. Ladled into bowls, it's a cozy, protein-packed dinner that fits neatly into an added salt–conscious kitchen without losing any of its comforting, slow-cooked flavor.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
Simple Truth Organic Grass Fed Ground Beef 85/15 Kroger Ground Beef 85/15 SunFed Ranch 85% Lean 100% Grass Fed Organic Ground Beef Clayton's Organic 85% Lean 15% Fat Organic Ground Beef, 16 oz Nature's Promise Organic Grass-fed 85% Lean 15% Fat Ground Beef
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2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
3 stalks celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains at the center, about 7–8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.

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