By Becky Hardin
Published Jan 25, 2023
When I’m craving pure comfort food, I turn to this hamburger soup recipe. Filled with ground beef and vegetables, my savory hamburger vegetable soup is the best meal for cold winter days! It’s hearty and delicious, makes 4 servings, and is ready in just 35 minutes.
With less than 10 ingredients, this hamburger vegetable soup is one of the simplest soups I’ve ever made. Lean ground beef, diced tomatoes, potato, and frozen mixed veggies take off the pressure, while pantry staples like beef broth, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning create a rich and flavorful soup with little effort. It’s the perfect soup for cold winter nights.
What’s in This Hamburger Soup Recipe?
- Ground Beef: I prefer lean ground beef so I don’t have to drain off any excess fat after cooking. 90-95% lean works best in my experience. If you don’t have ground beef on hand, ground pork, turkey, or chicken (or Italian sausage) would also work!
- Onion + Garlic: Create a savory base of flavor for the soup.
- Tomato Paste: Helps thicken up the soup and intensify the tomato flavor.
- Italian Seasoning : Adds classic Italian flavor to the soup.
- Broth: Low-sodium beef broth creates a rich and savory base for the soup.
- Tomatoes: Diced tomatoes add acidity and texture to the broth. Feel free to use regular or fire-roasted tomatoes!
- Potato: I’m adding a diced russet potato for even more texture and substance, but Yukon gold or red potatoes would also work– or substitute the potato for ditalini or macaroni!
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables: An easy hack to add tons of tender veggies with little prep. The mixed vegetables I’m using have carrots, corn, peas, and green beans, but you can use any blend you like.
Tips for Success
- If your pot is on the smaller side, you can brown the ground beef in batches. If the pan is too crowded, the beef will steam instead of browning.
- To thicken the soup, you can add another tablespoon of tomato paste or a slurry made from 3 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Return the pot to a boil and let thicken for 1-2 minutes.
- If you’d like to add pasta, do so during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking time (according to the package) or boil it in a separate pot according to the package and then add it in after the soup has finished cooking.
- To make in a crockpot, simply brown the ground beef, sauté the vegetables, and throw all of the ingredients in your crockpot for 2-4 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low, until the potatoes are tender.
How to Store and Reheat
Hamburger soup is a great make-ahead recipe, as the flavor continues to develop as it sits. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
Serving Suggestions
I love to make this hamburger vegetable soup for weeknight dinners because it’s easy to make and a family favorite! My kids like to top it with croutons or crackers , and I like it with crusty bread , dinner rolls , or cornbread muffins !
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10 or 95/5)
- ▢ 1 yellow onion diced
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ▢ 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ▢ 14 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
- ▢ 1 russet potato diced
- ▢ 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (1 bag)
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, or until only a small amount of pink remains. 1 pound lean ground beef
- Add the onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. 1 yellow onion
- Add the garlic, tomato paste, and italian seasoning. Stir and cook for an additional minute. 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Add the beef broth and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Add diced tomatoes and potatoes. Stir to combine. 4 cups low-sodium beef broth, 14 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 russet potato
- Bring the soup to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost fork tender.
- Add the frozen vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- Serve the soup with crusty bread and shaved parmesan on top, if desired.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Hamburger Soup Step by Step
Cook the Beef: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, or until only a small amount of pink remains.
Add the Onion: Add 1 diced yellow onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add the Seasonings: Add 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
Stir in the Broth: Add 4 cups of low-sodium beef broth and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Add 14 ounces (1 can) of diced tomatoes and 1 diced Russet potato. Stir to combine.
Cook the Soup: Bring the soup to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost fork-tender.
Add the Veggies: Add 12 ounces (1 bag) of frozen mixed vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the soup with crusty bread and shaved Parmesan on top, if desired.
More Soup Recipes To Try
Creamy Chicken Soup
Hash Brown Potato Soup
Beer Cheese Soup (Made in 15 Minutes!)
Ham and Bean Soup
Hamburger Soup Recipe
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10 or 95/5)
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 russet potato diced
- 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (1 bag)
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, or until only a small amount of pink remains. 1 pound lean ground beef
- Add the onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. 1 yellow onion
- Add the garlic, tomato paste, and italian seasoning. Stir and cook for an additional minute. 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Add the beef broth and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Add diced tomatoes and potatoes. Stir to combine. 4 cups low-sodium beef broth, 14 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 russet potato
- Bring the soup to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost fork tender.
- Add the frozen vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- Serve the soup with crusty bread and shaved parmesan on top, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
