Easy Hearty Hamburger Soup Recipe

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Hearty Hamburger Soup with vegetables is a satisfying and flavorful dish combining ground beef, a medley of colorful veggies, and the perfect spice combination.

Packed with wholesome ingredients, this soup is a comforting and delicious meal perfect for cozy nights in or as a hearty lunch option.

This recipe is simple to make and will feed a crowd.

Original Recipe: April 2020 | Update: April 2023

This hamburger soup recipe is a special one for us! Back when my husband and I were newly married, it quickly became a go-to dinner. But here’s the funny part: every time we made it, the results were a little different! Sometimes it was amazing, and other times it just missed the mark. We were always wondering, What did we do right this time? or What’s missing?

So finally, we decided to get serious about it. We put on our chef hats, took notes, and set out to make the perfect hamburger soup. After about five more attempts, tweaking and adjusting, we finally nailed it. And since then, we’ve made this recipe at least 100 more times – for Sunday dinners with plenty of leftovers, for feeding big groups, and even as a comforting meal to share with friends and family who need a little lift.

It’s truly become one of my all-time favorite recipes on the blog – reliable, comforting, and always a hit!

If you love soup season, try my hearty chicken and vegetable soup, lasagna soup, corn chowder, or taco soup.

Why you’ll love this hearty hamburger soup recipe

• Comfort Food – It’s full of healthy vegetables but still feels like comfort food.
• Leftovers – Hearty hamburger soup is excellent to have in the fridge for lunches or a quick leftover dinner throughout the week.
• Freezer Friendly – It freezes well for dinners later in the month.
• Customizable – You can customize the recipe to be sure the whole family will love it.

Try this Traditional Goulash recipe if you love comfort food like I do.

Simple ingredients

• Ground Beef – An 80 / 20 blend gives you the best flavor. You will lose some of the flavor if you use lean ground beef.
• White Onion
• Celery and Carrots – Cut these vegetables into similar sizes.
• Green beans, Corn, and Peas – Frozen or canned.
• Corn – Frozen or canned.
• Diced Tomatoes – Petite diced are my go-to for this soup.
• Tomato Sauce
• Tomato Paste – Optional
• Beef Broth
• Spices – Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes give the soup a ton of flavor.
• Bay Leaf – Don’t forget to remove the bay leaves before serving.

Dutch oven

I use a 7.5-quart Dutch oven to make this soup, and it fills it almost to the top. This recipe makes a generous amount of soup to share with friends and family.

It can also be made in a slow cooker as well. You’ll love coming home to the smell of this delicious soup.

What to serve with this easy hamburger soup

• Any crusty bread
• Biscuits
• Corn Bread
• Simple Green Salad
• Beer Bread
• Dinner Rolls
• Garlic Bread
• Saltine Crackers

My mother taught me to eat saltine crackers with butter when eating soup or chili. I know, I know…it’s not the healthiest of sides, but it is “oh so good”.

How to make hearty hamburger soup

Step 1: Prep all of the vegetables. Be sure your celery and carrots are diced approximately the same size. This helps to ensure that all ingredients are finished cooking at the same time.

Step 2: In a large pot or Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion and drain off any excess grease.

Step 3: Add the vegetables to the pot with ground beef. I add all the vegetables at once, but you could wait on the peas until the last 15 minutes of cook time.

Step 4: Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn the temperature down and simmer over low heat for approximately 1 hour. Once the carrots have softened, you will know the soup is ready to serve.

Tips for success

• Want a little more kick? Add an additional 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp of red pepper flakes.
• Remove the bay leaves: Don’t forget to remove bay leaves before serving.
• Simmer slowly: Let the soup simmer slowly over low heat to let the flavors meld together and create a richer broth. This will help develop the flavors and create a more flavorful soup.
• Customize to your preference: Feel free to customize the soup by adding or substituting ingredients. You can add beans or pasta for added texture or adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more broth or reducing it further.

Variations and substitutions

• Change up the protein: Swap out the ground beef for ground turkey.
• Added vegetables: Add a couple of medium-sized potatoes, red bell peppers, or more of any of the vegetables you enjoy the most.
• Toppings: Add a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.

Slow cooker instructions

Brown ground beef and drain. Add all ingredients to a 6 – 8 quart crock pot, and Cook on low for 8 – 9 hours or high for 4 – 5 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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