My Mom's Hamburger and Potato Soup
This hamburger soup with potatoes is a comforting, warm meal that is great for a chilly winter day or anytime you want a yummy, easy soup! Serve with crusty bread.
potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, or more to taste
4
large
carrots, chopped, or more to taste
4
large
onion, chopped
1
medium
celery with leaves, diced
½
stalk
garlic, chopped
3
cloves
dried parsley
2
tablespoons
dried basil
1
tablespoon
beef bouillon powder
1
tablespoon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
water, or as needed
8
cups
lean ground beef
1
pound
 Combine potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, basil, bouillon, salt, and pepper in a large soup pot. Fill the pot with enough water to cover. Cover the pot and bring to a boil; cook until vegetables begin to soften, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  Crumble in ground beef, a little at a time, stirring between additions. Return to heat and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and cook at a simmer until vegetables are cooked through and meat is no longer pink, 15 to 20 minutes.
