Hearty Hamburger Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Hamburger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 3 garlic cloves; 1 medium onion, chopped small; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 -4 potatoes, diced (or 2 c. Frozen hash browns); 1 cup celery, chopped; 3 -4 carrots, chopped; 1/2 head cabbage, shredded; 1 (10 ounce) can consomme; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain); 4 cups vegetable juice; 2 cups water; 1 (1 ounce) package onion soup mix; 1/4 cup pearl barley; 2 cups frozen vegetables (corn, peas, green beans, etc.)

Servings: persons

1 lb extra lean ground beef
3 garlic cloves
1 medium onion, chopped small
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 -4 potatoes, diced (or 2 c. Frozen hash browns)
1 cup celery, chopped
3 -4 carrots, chopped
1/2 head cabbage, shredded
1 (10 ounce) can consomme
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
4 cups vegetable juice
2 cups water
1 (1 ounce) package onion soup mix
1/4 cup pearl barley
2 cups frozen vegetables (corn, peas, green beans, etc.)

1
Brown ground beef, garlic & onion; drain off fat,
2
Add olive oil then vegetables. (add any preferred root vegetables here, parsnips, sweet potato, rutabaga).
3
Cook 5-10 minutes to soften vegetables.
4
Add can of consomme and de-glaze pan.
5
Add can of tomatoes, tomato juice, water, soup mix & barley. Season as desired. (I used sea salt, pepper, sprinkle of cayenne and about 4 tbs of spicy spaghetti seasoning, Worcestershire sauce would be nice too). (Add black or navy beans for extra protein & fibre).
6
Let simmer 45 minutes.
7
Add frozen veg and simmer additional 15 minutes.

620

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 3 garlic cloves, 1 medium onion, chopped small, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Hearty Hamburger Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Hamburger Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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