It may be the answer on a cold and chilly day, or just when you have no other ideas for dinner and need something fast and easy. Soup is warm, comforting, and always delicious.
How to Make Hamburger Vegetable Soup
This hamburger soup is a quick meal when you need it, but it tastes like it has been tucked away on the stove for hours. The key ingredient is, of course, hamburger meat. Brown the hamburger first, and then use the fat released by the meat to cook the vegetables. This gives the veggies great flavor! Finally, simmer the soup with broth and diced tomatoes for just twenty more minutes and you’re done. Easy. Serve it with some crusty garlic bread on the side for a perfect home-cooked meal!
Make It Your Own
Make this soup your own by adding in some macaroni or other pasta, or give it a spicy kick with a dash of cayenne. You can also turn it into “cheeseburger soup” by stirring in some shredded cheddar cheese at the very end!
How to Store and Freeze Hamburger Soup
Leftover soup will keep in the fridge for up to five days, or frozen for up to three months. To freeze, let the soup cool completely and then transfer to freezer-safe containers or bags, pressing out as much air as possible. Thaw overnight in the fridge, or just warm the soup straight from the freezer in a saucepan over low heat.
The Best Ground Beef to Buy
You can use any kind of ground beef in this recipe. 85 to 90 percent is good so that you have enough fat rendered to flavor the vegetables when you cook them. You want just enough fat, but not so much that you have to pour a lot of it off. If you use a lean ground beef, such as ground round, and it does not give off much fat, you can sauté the vegetables in a little more oil or butter.
Homemade Breads to Serve With Hamburger Soup
Homemade Rye Bread Yankee Cornbread Garlic Bread Rosemary Focaccia Classic Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
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When browned, use a slotted spoon to transfer the ground beef onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set it aside. Add the diced onion, celery, carrot and bell pepper and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and red wine (if using). Lastly, add the cooked ground beef back to the pan. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
