It's Soup Season! Easy Hamburger Noodle Soup

We have now entered into the start of cozy, bundle-up, and warm up your vehicle to melt the frost on the windows season; which can only mean one thing: time for soup.  

I found this recipe on the one and only Pinterest and made it on Saturday evening.  Saturday morning Rob and I went our separate ways: he went to watch our son's college cross country meet and I went to watch our daughter's.  It was chilly and all I could think of was how perfect of a day it was for soup.  This was light and delicious.  I wanted to share in case you needed any ideas of something simple and warm to make.  I made some biscuits for the side, with the help of the Pillsbury Dough Boy. 

 EASY HAMBURGER NOODLE SOUP

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups egg noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Brown the Beef: In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add Flavors and Liquids: Stir in the basil, oregano, beef broth, water, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Cook the Noodles: Add the egg noodles and reduce to a simmer. Cook until noodles are tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.