Twisted Hamburger Soup
Delicious and Healthy Hamburger Soup. I didn't have all of the ingredients for the regular recipe so I came up with this, and I was amazed at how much better it is.
Delicious and Healthy Hamburger Soup. I didn't have all of the ingredients for the regular recipe so I came up with this, and I was amazed at how much better it is.
- Carbohydrate 13.463098 g
- Cholesterol 35 mg
- Fat 9.4146 g
- Fiber 2.00997998247147 g
- Protein 10.512948 g
- Saturated Fat 3.5119962 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (256g)
- Sodium 1038.7921 mg
- Sugar 11.4531180175285 g
- Trans Fat 1.5747378 g
- Calories 181 calories
Step-by-step
- Brown Hamburger in Pan until seared.
- Add all other ingredients to Large Stock Pot except Noodles
- Bring Liquid to Boil
- Add Noodles
- Cook another 10 Minutes
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Add Browned Hamburger to Liquid
- Serve with Spoonful of Sour cream or grated cheese
Many home cooks overcook pasta in brothy soups by boiling the noodles alongside dense root vegetables for the entire duration, resulting in a mushy bowl where the individual components lose their distinct structural integrity. Adapting a standard ground meat soup requires careful attention to the specific cooking rates of ingredients like cubed butternut squash and delicate egg noodles. When evaluating soup doneness without a probe thermometer, visual and textural cues remain the most reliable diagnostic tools.
- Test the butternut squash by piercing a cube with the tip of a paring knife; the metal should slide through the flesh with zero resistance while the piece retains its sharp geometric edges.
- Incorporate the egg noodles precisely ten minutes before serving so they absorb liquid and soften to an al dente bite without disintegrating into the broth.
- Brown the hamburger over medium-high heat until deep mahogany crust forms on the exterior, maximizing the Maillard reaction before introducing the meat to the simmering stock.
- Store this soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, noting that the egg noodles will continue to absorb liquid and may require an extra splash of chicken broth during reheating.
- Freeze the vegetable and broth base without the noodles if planning long-term storage exceeding four days, adding fresh egg noodles upon thawing and bringing the pot back up to a gentle simmer.
Properly managing individual cooking phases prevents starches from breaking down into a heavy paste. Adjusting the seasoning profile just before ladling ensures the savory depth remains vibrant.
