Easy Hamburger Soup Recipe - Grumpy's Honeybunch (2024)

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Ground beef simmered in a tomato based broth with mixed vegetables.

Easy Hamburger Soup Recipe - Grumpy's Honeybunch (1)

This Hamburger Soup recipe is a quick and easy soup recipe ready in 30 minutes. This hearty and comforting soup recipe made with lean ground beef and veggies that makes an easy weeknight dinner and will receive rave reviews from the whole family.

This is a hearty hamburger vegetable soup recipe is a one pot meal that satisfies hungry bellies. It makes a complete meal with a small green salad and a slice of homemade bread or warm crescent roll.

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  • ❤️ Why you will love this recipe
  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄Equipment
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Tips
  • 📚 Related Recipes
  • 🍽 Serve with...
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you will love this recipe

30 minute meal: This easy hamburger soup recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and makes 4 generous servings!

Veggie packed: Hamburger soup is packed with plenty of frozen veggies and bring warmth on a chilly day.

Versatile: this recipe that can also be made in the slow cooker or instant pot.

🥘 Ingredients

Lean ground beef: For this hamburger soup, I like to use an 85/15 ratio of hamburger meat. It adds flavor without adding too much fat.

Yellow onion, garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper: for flavor

Diced tomatoes and beef broth: are pantry staples that add to flavor and texture.

Frozen vegetables:I like to use frozen mixed vegetables for ease and they fiber to the soup, as well as extra bulk.

Italian seasoning: is added for flavor.

Bay leaf: is added while the soup is simmering and removed before serving.

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, saute 1 pound of ground beef with the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper, breaking the meat as it cooks, until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat from beef.
  2. Stir in the tomatoes, better than bouillon, vegetables, and hot water. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.

🥄Equipment

Soup pot: at least a 4 quart sized pot should be used.

Meat chopper: this is an excellent tool to use to break up and stir the ground beef.

Chef knife: for chopping the onions and garlic.

Soup ladle for serving from the pot to the bowl.

I love these white soup bowls!

🥫 Storage

Refrigerate: stored in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Freeze: store in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.

Reheat: gently reheat soup in a large pot on the stove top or in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave until warmed through.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute 1-8 ounce can of tomato sauce for the tomatoes and spice the soup up a teaspoon of chili powder.
  • Spice the soup up a teaspoon of chili powder.
  • Add some extra fiber to the soup and stir in a can of white beans or kidney beans.
  • Add 1 cup cooked barley for added bulk and fiber.

💭 Tips

  • If you have leftover potatoes, dice them and add them to the soup or add ½ cup of dry pasta such as elbow macaroni for to make it even heartier.
  • For a thicker soup, add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.

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🍽 Serve with...

Serve with a green salad, sliced bread, or a grilled cheese sandwich.

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Easy Hamburger Soup Recipe - Grumpy's Honeybunch (5)

Easy Hamburger Soup

Shelby Law Ruttan

Ground beef simmered in a tomato based broth with mixed vegetables.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Beef Recipes, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 422 kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
  • ½ large onion , diced
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • cups diced petite tomatoes
  • cups hot water
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon Beef Base
  • 12 ounce mixed frozen vegetables

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat from beef.

  • Stir in the tomatoes, better than bouillon, vegetables, and hot water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Add the Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 26gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1002mgPotassium: 1162mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4811IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 6mg

Keyword ground beef soup, Hamburger Soup

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About Shelby Law Ruttan

Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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Comments

  1. Leslie

    Grumpy is funny!
    Love the soup
    Happy New Year

    Reply

  2. Debbie

    That soup looks like one that everyone in my house would like. Thanks for the recipe! Hope you have a very happy and healthy new year!

    Reply

  3. Megan

    I love that you got one over on Ol' Grumpy! Bet he loved the soup.

    Reply

  4. Barbara @ Modern Comfort Food

    I'm bookmarking this wonderful soup to serve on Superbowl Sunday. My football loving family and friends will just ADORE this one!

    Reply

  5. Shelby

    Gera, Chorizo sounds great!

    Reply

  6. marla

    Such a fresh & healthy dinner soup. Perfect for chilly days!

    Reply

  7. Cajun Chef Ryan

    Shelby,
    This is a great bowl of soup, my spoon is ready!

    Bon appetit!
    CCR
    =:~)

    Reply

  8. Jennifer (Savor)

    The name alone would make the kids come running!

    Reply

  9. bellini valli

    This is one of those soups that just scream comfort Shelby. Grumpy must have been over the moon:D

    Reply

  10. Pegasuslegend

    absolutely perfect anytime looks fabulous love the ingredients!

    Reply

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Easy Hamburger Soup Recipe - Grumpy's Honeybunch (2024)

FAQs

Can you make hamburger soup without beef broth? ›

So, although the flavor still feels simple and familiar, it's not boring or flat. I also prefer to make this hamburger soup recipe without beef broth or stock; I prefer to use vegetable stock to balance the flavors out a bit.

Does hamburger soup freeze well? ›

TO REHEAT: Reheat leftover soup on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave. TO FREEZE: Freeze the soup in an airtight freezer-safe container or zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating according to the instructions above.

How many calories are in hamburger soup? ›

How many calories are in a cup of hamburger soup. There are about 150-220 calories in a cup or serving of hamburger soup depending on the ingredients used to make the soup.

What can I use if I don't have enough beef broth? ›

Like beef broth, chicken broth is a kitchen staple and makes a good substitute if you are all out of the meaty broth. This savory, salty liquid has a milder flavor than beef broth but is a good one-to-one replacement. Chicken broth also has a similar nutrition profile to beef broth, low in calories and high in sodium.

Can I use water instead of broth for soup? ›

The simple answer is yes, it's usually okay to substitute vegetable stock with water. In most recipes that call for vegetable stock, its main advantage over water is that it provides flavor, which is especially important if you're making vegetarian or vegan food that's missing the richness from meat.

What ingredients add flavor to soup? ›

"If your broth is lacking in savory richness, try adding roasted onion, tomato paste, mushrooms, seaweed, soy sauce, or miso. These ingredients add umami flavor and depth to broth," she says. The choice of ingredient depends on the recipe, though.

How long will hamburger soup last in the fridge? ›

How to Store and Freeze Hamburger Soup. Leftover soup will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, let the soup cool completely and then transfer to freezer-safe containers or bags, pressing out as much air as possible.

Is soup frozen for a year still good? ›

The best practice is to freeze all soups the day you prepare them. Soup can stay in the freezer for up to three months if stored properly, but it will be less fresh the longer it sits in the freezer. Also, flavors may dilute because of ice forming, which creates water in the soup when thawing.

How much protein is in a bowl of hamburger soup? ›

Add in broth, seasonings, and tender chunks of ground beef and you've got a hearty, thick, and healthy slow cooker hamburger soup to share. Thousands have loved this recipe for its great taste and good nutrition. Each serving provides an incredible 3-4 servings of vegetables, 7 grams of fiber, and 24 grams of protein.

How many calories are in 2 cups of hamburger soup? ›

There are 330 calories in 2 cups of Hamburger Soup. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

Which soup is high in calories? ›

Cream-based soups

She warns against “cream-based soups, like cream of chicken and chowders.” The main issue with these soups when it comes to weight gain is the fact that they can really load in the fattening ingredients. “Usually, these soups are made with heavy cream and butter.

What can I use instead of broth for soup? ›

Water. This simple swap should suffice in most recipes that call for broth. To give H2O more depth, you may want to compensate by adding more spices like salt, pepper and bay leaves to your recipe and a tablespoon or two of olive oil to mimic the richness of broth.

Is beef broth necessary? ›

Both beef and chicken broth are packed with essential nutrients. Beef broth is known for its high protein content, which is essential for muscle growth and repair. It also contains significant amounts of collagen, a protein that supports healthy skin, hair, and joints.

What can I use if I don't have beef broth or chicken broth? ›

If you need a chicken broth substitute, you can use the same amount of white wine or a combination of water with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or melted butter. For beef broth, combine water with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.

What can I use instead of beef broth in beef and broccoli? ›

Depending on what you are using the beef broth for you can substitute a well made vegetable broth or chicken broth. Of course, it will change the flavor profile a bit but it is a much better solution to using cubes or powders which are sodium bombs.

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