Here’s a hearty hamburger vegetable soup — comforting, budget-friendly, and full of flavor 🥣🍔
Perfect for cold days or easy leftovers.
Hamburger Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup peas (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6–7 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Brown the beef
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Build the soup
- Stir in tomato paste (if using).
- Add carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, corn, peas, diced tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, paprika, and seasoning.
- Simmer
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and cook 30–40 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- Finish
- Remove bay leaf.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
Tips & Variations
- Thicker soup: mash some potatoes in the pot.
- More flavor: add Worcestershire sauce or a splash of soy sauce.
- Low-carb: skip potatoes and add more green veggies.
- Slow cooker: brown beef first, then cook on LOW 6–8 hours.
Serving Ideas
- With cornbread or crusty bread
- Topped with crackers
- Sprinkle of Parmesan (optional)
If you want, I can also give you:
- a Southern-style version
- a tomato-free version
- or a freezer-friendly bulk recipe
Just tell me 😊
