A comforting bowl of hot soup is one of my great ways to usher in the Fall. All the newly harvested veggies can be added to this incredibly Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup Recipe for the perfect pot of flavor and goodness.
Hamburger Vegetable Soup is a hearty and comforting soup that is very easy to make! It’s a budget friendly tasty meal that’s perfect for those chilly nights or when you’re just in need of some satisfying, stick to your ribs kind of food.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 stalks celery (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup potatoes (diced)
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (undrained (14.5oz))
- 1 can tomato sauce (15oz)
- 4 cups beef stock (32 oz or 1 carton)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen green beans
Directions
Step 1: Brown the Beef
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Remove the browned beef from the pot and set it aside. Drain excess grease.
Step 2: Sauté Vegetables
- In the same pot, add a bit more oil if needed. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the garlic, cook 1 more minute.
Step 3: Combine Ingredients
- Return the browned beef to the pot, along with the potatoes, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Step 4: Simmer
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Step 5: Add Frozen Vegetables
- Stir in the mixed frozen vegetables and continue to simmer until they are heated through, about 10 more minutes.
Step 6: Adjust Seasoning & Serve
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.
