Low Sodium Whole30 Hamburger Soup

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

This hearty soup starts with lean ground beef browned until deeply savory, then builds layer by layer with softened onion, carrot, and celery before garlic and tomato paste get stirred in until fragrant. Yukon Gold potatoes simmer right in the broth until fork-tender, soaking up warm notes of oregano, thyme, and smoked paprika, while diced tomatoes add bright acidity to balance the rich beef base. Green beans go in at the end for a little snap, keeping the texture varied instead of everything turning to mush. A finishing scatter of fresh parsley brightens each bowl right before serving. It's a one-pot dinner that leans on real vegetables, herbs, and slow-simmered flavor to do the heavy lifting, which makes it a genuinely solid pick if you're watching your sodium intake closely. Ladle it up hot with a good crusty bread on the side and you've got a comforting, from-scratch meal that doesn't skimp on taste.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb lean ground beef
Kroger 96/4 Lean Ground Beef HEB 96% Extra Lean Ground Beef Market 32 Packaged 93% Lean Ground Beef Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef Angus 91% Lean Ground Beef
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1 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, cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
4 cups beef broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
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.
2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

For serving

2 tbsp fresh 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 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
2
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

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