I love this easy soup. It is surprisingly simple to make but tastes delicious! It's a healthy soup, full of vegetables and flavor. It is also meaty enough to satisfy as a meal. My kids enjoyed hamburger soup; I think it's very family-friendly.
Other filling soups on this site include my Olive Garden copycat Pasta Fagioli, and this delicious but easy taco soup.
Table of contents
Ingredients
Simple and inexpensive ingredients are used to make this delicious soup.
1 lb lean ground beef
diced onion
garlic - either fresh or powdered
potatoes that have been peeled and diced
Diced tomatoes (the large can)
Beef broth (or chicken broth)
Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon dried garlic
mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
salt and pepper to taste
beans, no extra salt is needed.)
Substitutions
This recipe is very substitution-friendly. I like making it when I have vegetables in the fridge that need to be used. Use fresh vegetables you have on hand and then add some frozen to make 3 cups.
Hamburger soup traditionally has potatoes in it. But a cup of small pasta can also work if you don't have them handy.
Instructions
Step 1
Add oil to a Dutch oven (or large pot) and brown ground beef with chopped onions. Add garlic and stir for another couple of minutes.
Step 2
Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to an easy boil, then bring to a simmer (usually medium heat). Cook for approx. ½ hour stir occasionally. Check to make sure the potatoes are tender.
Step 3
If desired, serve in a bowl and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and ground pepper. If handy, add some fresh parsley as a garnish for color.
Serve with fresh crusty rolls or a salad to round out the meal.
How to Store and Freeze Leftovers
This recipe usually has leftovers because it's a larger batch. It stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing soup in plastic bags is a great way to freeze individual portions. The frozen bags should lay flat when being frozen so they take up less room in the freezer.
FAQs
Chili has beans and much stronger seasonings (chili spice).
No, the broth doesn't need to be thickened. It is hearty just because of how much hamburger, vegetables, and potatoes are in it.
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Hamburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean (can substitute ground chicken or turkey)
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 medium cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium potatos diced (any type of potato)
- 3 cups mixed vegetables
- 30 oz beef broth the box
- 28 oz diced tomatoes including the juice
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional (if you have it, use it)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add oil to dutch oven (or large pot) and brown ground beef with chopped onions. Add garlic and stir for another couple of minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to an easy boil then turn down to simmer (usually medium heat). Cook for approx. ½ hour stir occasionally. Check to make sure potatos are tender.
- Serve in a bowl and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and ground pepper if desired. If handy, add some fresh parsley as a garnish for color.Serve with fresh crusty rolls or a salad to round out the meal
Notes
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
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