Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Hamburger Soup
Discover the comfort of a warm bowl of Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Hamburger Soup, a delightful dish that’s both healthy and easy to prepare. This savory soup combines ground beef with an array of colorful vegetables, aromatic herbs, and pasta, all simmered together in a rich beef broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this one-pot meal offers satisfying flavors that everyone will love. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while the flavors meld beautifully. Enjoy it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup small pasta (such as ditalini)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add chopped carrots, celery, diced onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, beef broth, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in small pasta until tender.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg