Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Hamburger Soup
Discover the ultimate comfort with this Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Hamburger Soup! This easy-to-make recipe combines ground beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic Italian herbs in a savory broth, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. The hearty mix of pasta and veggies ensures that everyone at the table will love this wholesome dish. Perfect for meal prep, simply store leftovers for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- 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 (like ditalini)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add chopped carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in small pasta until tender.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg