Best 8 Hamburger Florentine Soup Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for chilly evenings? Look no further than Hamburger Florentine Soup, a delectable dish that combines the richness of ground beef, the vibrant flavors of spinach and tomatoes, and the creamy indulgence of béchamel sauce. This soup offers a symphony of textures and tastes, with tender beef, wilted spinach, juicy tomatoes, and a velvety sauce coming together in perfect harmony. Served with crusty bread or crackers for dipping, Hamburger Florentine Soup is a comforting meal that's sure to warm your soul.

This recipe starts with browning ground beef and onions, creating a savory base for the soup. Then, a medley of chopped spinach, diced tomatoes, and aromatic herbs are added, infusing the broth with vibrant flavors. The secret ingredient that elevates this soup is the creamy béchamel sauce, made from a roux of butter and flour, enriched with milk and Parmesan cheese. Stirred into the soup, it creates a luscious and velvety texture that perfectly complements the beef and vegetables.

For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, this recipe also includes a meatless version, where lentils replace the ground beef. Lentils, known for their earthy flavor and high protein content, provide a hearty and nutritious base for the soup. Simply follow the same steps, substituting lentils for beef, and enjoy a delicious and protein-packed vegetarian Hamburger Florentine Soup.

In addition to the main soup recipes, this article offers variations to cater to different preferences. For those who love a cheesy twist, a cheesy Hamburger Florentine Soup recipe is included, featuring a generous amount of melted cheese that adds a gooey and decadent touch to the soup. And for those who prefer a creamy tomato soup, a Hamburger Florentine Tomato Soup variation is provided, where the spinach is omitted, and the tomatoes take center stage, creating a rich and tangy tomato-based soup.

With its irresistible flavors, comforting texture, and customizable options, Hamburger Florentine Soup is a versatile dish that's sure to become a family favorite. So gather your ingredients, heat up your stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CONTEST-WINNING HEARTY HAMBURGER SOUP



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At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. This hamburger soup has robust flavor, plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables and is easy to make. -Barbara Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup cut fresh or frozen green beans

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, brown beef; drain. Add the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender. Add green beans. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until the beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

HAMBURGER SOUP RECIPE



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This Hamburger Soup is loaded with tender ground beef, diced tomatoes, and hearty veggies. A warming and comforting soup recipe that is perfect for the cooler months.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion (finely diced)
1 large carrot (peeled and thinly sliced)
4 sticks celery (thinly sliced)
1 1/2 lb lean ground beef (85% or leaner)
2 Tbsp tomato paste
3 cloves garlic (minced)
28 oz canned diced tomatoes
8 cups beef broth
2 large yukon gold potatoes (peeled and chopped)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
3 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat a 5 1/2 qt dutch oven or soup pot with olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery into the pot. Sauté the veggies until softened.
  • Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as you go. Cook it until it turns golden brown.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, tomato paste, potatoes, and beef broth. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Season to taste and serve garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 1117 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEEF FLORENTINE



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This is a recipe my Mother made often. The teenagers around my house inhale it. I usually saute the onion in a little butter before adding it to the dish and I microwave the spinach.

Provided by Sarah Boothe

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups medium egg noodles
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until evenly brown; drain excess fat. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Remove from heat, and stir in cooked noodles.
  • In a medium bowl, combine spinach, cottage cheese, onion, and Parmesan cheese. Spread half of noodle mixture in a large casserole dish. Layer with all of spinach mixture, then cover with remaining noodle mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Cover with mozzarella, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 136.9 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

HAMBURGER SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 cups beef stock or broth, plus more if needed
One 14.5-ounce can whole tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
5 red potatoes, cut into chunks
4 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the meat with the garlic, celery and onions. Remove the pot from the heat and drain off as much fat as you can. (Discard the fat once it cools.)
  • Return the pot to the heat and add the beef stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne, potatoes, carrots and green, red and yellow bell peppers. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not overly mushy, 15 to 20 more minutes. The soup should be somewhat thick, but if you'd like it to be more "soupy," add 1 to 2 cups more broth OR hot water and heat through. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt, black pepper or cayenne if needed.
  • Serve with crusty bread!

MUSHROOM FLORENTINE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 ounces button mushrooms, rinsed and sliced
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups no-sugar, low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons white wine
1 cup trimmed and washed spinach leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
12 enoki mushroom stems, bottoms removed, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and wine, raise the heat to high, and continue cooking until reduced by half, about 4 more minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, pour 1/2 the soup into a tall plastic container cup, and puree using an immersion blender. Return the puree to the pan and heat over high heat, while stirring in the spinach and cream in batches.
  • Divide the soup among 2 bowls and serve each garnished with 6 enoki stems.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calorie, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams

EASY HAMBURGER SOUP



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Lunches on the run will be a little tastier with this hot and hearty beef and barley soup. The recipe is very simple to prepare. -Mary Prior, Rush City, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 cup water
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
4 large carrots, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, broth and water. Bring to a boil., Add celery, carrots, barley, thyme and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables and barley are tender., Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GROUND BEEF FLORENTINE



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Make and share this Ground Beef Florentine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion (finely diced)
1 lb frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 -3 cups shredded cheese (4 or 6 blend)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onion. Add the spinach, garlic powder and dry mustard, and cook until the meat is done.
  • In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
  • Combine the cream cheese mixture and the meat mixture in the large bowl.
  • Spoon the entire combined mixture into the large baking dish. Top with the 4 or 6 blend shredded cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until bubbly and slightly golden browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 985.3, Fat 71.8, SaturatedFat 39.7, Cholesterol 297.7, Sodium 1150.4, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 70.9

HAMBURGER SOUP I



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A wonderful mix of vegetables and ground beef . . . great with homemade bread!

Provided by akhowell

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
6 cubes beef bouillon
5 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, brown hamburger over medium heat. Drain off fat.
  • Combine beef, carrots, celery, onions, bouillon, water, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, salt, corn, basil, and ketchup in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1338 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, and use good-quality beef broth.
  • Brown the beef and vegetables before adding them to the soup. This will help to develop their flavor.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or croutons for an extra touch of flavor.
  • If you don't have any fresh spinach on hand, you can use frozen spinach instead. Just be sure to thaw it and drain it before adding it to the soup.

Conclusion:

Hamburger Florentine Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover cooked ground beef or hamburger patties. This soup is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of beef, vegetables, and spices. The addition of spinach and sour cream gives the soup a creamy and decadent texture. Serve this soup with a side of bread or crackers for a complete meal.

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