Hamburger Soup
This Hamburger Soup delivers 52g protein and 687 calories per serving—a protein-forward option that scales across 6 servings. Quick stovetop prep makes batch cooking efficient for your weekly meal-prep window. Build this when you're chasing high daily protein targets without cooking multiple dishes.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •90/10 Ground Beef(907g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Celery(1200g)
- •Tomato Paste(45g)
- •Garlic(180g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
- •1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus additional to taste)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •Rotel, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Original
- •Potato, Yukon Gold
- •Bell Pepper
- •Worcestershire Sauce(15g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(960g)
- •Peas And Carrots, Frozen, Mixed(454g)
- •Cheddar Cheese(360g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Once hot but not smoking, add the beef, onion, and celery. Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until it is no longer pink and fully cooked through, about 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and cayenne and cook for 30 seconds.
- 2Add the tomatoes, potato, bell pepper, and Worcestershire. Pour in 3 cups of the broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a rapid simmer, then reduce the heat, partially cover the pot, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- 3Stir in the vegetables. Continue simmering, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes more.
- 4If the soup is thicker than you would like, add the additional broth until you reach your desired consistency. Re-cover the slow cooker and let cook 5 additional minutes to warm through and allow the flavors to marry. Serve hot, sprinkled with cheese and chopped green onions.
Nutrition — Per Serving
687
calories
52g
protein
41g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 29g
- Saturated fat
- 18.1g
- Sodium
- 962 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.1g
6 servings per batch · ~693g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Hamburger Soup have per serving?
Each serving contains 52g of protein and 687 calories, with 41g fat and 29g carbs. This is a high-protein, high-fat option with relatively lower carbohydrate content.
How long does Hamburger Soup take to prepare?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 6 servings from a single stovetop batch. You'll have enough prepared meals to cover multiple days of lunch or dinner service.
Is Hamburger Soup good for muscle gain?
At 52g protein and 687 calories per serving, this soup strongly supports muscle-gain phases where protein intake is the priority metric. The fat content (41g) helps maintain hormonal balance during high-protein training blocks.
