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Hamburger Soup

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 1/11/22Updated: 12/05/23

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Hamburger Soup

This Hamburger Soup Recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner idea.  It comes together in no time and makes a delicious family dinner!

Hamburger Soup

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

Hamburger Soup is an easy and quick soup to put together and the perfect weeknight dinner solution.  You really can make dinner in about 20 minutes if you don’t let it simmer.  The simmer does help meld the flavors together but it is still delicious without the hour or so of simmering.

My mom has been making this soup for years and the recipe is actually handwritten on an index card – you know it’s an oldie but goodie when it’ handwritten!

bowl of Hamburger Soup

Ingredients Needed

  • Ground beef, lean
  • Beef Broth
  • Carrots, Celery, and Onions
  • Canned Tomatoes, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
  • Garlic
  • Salt
  • Corn
  • Basil
  • Ketchup
hamburger soup in white bowls

How to Make Hamburger Soup

  • In a large pot, brown the hamburger along with the garlic.
  • Drain any excess grease.
  • Add in all remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to boil
  • Reduce heat and simmer 1-1/2 hours.

Tips

  1. For our reduced size family this soup made enough for 3 meals. This hamburger soup freezes great in some zippered freezer bags.
  2. The soup thickens up a bit after it cools down, so just add in some more beef broth before you serve it again and it will stretch even further! If you want to make the soup thicker add in a couple of tablespoons tomato paste.
  3. You can also add in other veggies such as green beans or peas. Add these in with the corn.
  4. To make the hamburger soup more hearty you can also add in some pasta such as macaroni noodles. Add in during the simmering time.
Hamburger Soup with corn and carrots

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze hamburger soup?

Yes it can be frozen. Store soup in an airtight container leaving some room at top for expansion. It will last for up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

Can I add potatoes to the soup?

Absolutely! Combine all the ingredients and then add in the peeled and diced potatoes and allow to simmer until potatoes are fork tender. I recommend using Yukon gold potatoes.

Can I make hamburger soup in the slow cooker?

Yes, brown the beef and sauté the fresh vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker. Then add the rest of the ingredients and cook on low for 6 hours.

Can I make Hamburger Soup in my Instant Pot?

Yes, brown beef in Instant Pot on “sauté” setting, transfer beef to plate, leaving 1 Tbsp fat in pot. Then sauté the carrot, onion, celery and garlic. Turn to “off” setting. Add in the remaining ingredients, cover and seal. Cook on manual mode for 8 minutes, then let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.

Check out more of my favorite soup recipes:

  • Steak Soup
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup
  • Fresh Tomato Soup
  • Butternut Squash Soup
  • Italian Sausage and Potato Soup
  • Broccoli Cheese Soup

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5 from 7 votes
Hamburger Soup

Hamburger Soup Recipe

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
This Hamburger Soup is the perfect weeknight dinner idea.  It comes together in no time and makes a delicious family dinner!
serves: 6 servings
Prep:15 minutes minutes
Cook:10 minutes minutes
simmering:1 hour hour
Total:25 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef cooked and drained
  • 2 tsp. garlic minced
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 32 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 10 oz frozen corn kernels
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 4 Tbsp ketchup

Instructions

  • Brown hamburger with garlic
  • Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot
  • Bring to boil
  • Reduce heat and simmer 1-1/2 hours

Tips & Notes:

  • The soup thickens up a bit after it cools down, so just add in some more beef broth before you serve it again and it will stretch even further! If you want to make the soup thicker add in a couple of tablespoons tomato paste.
  • You can also add in other veggies such as green beans or peas. Add these in with the corn.
  • To make the hamburger soup more hearty you can also add in some pasta such as macaroni noodles. Add in during the simmering time.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) Protein: 20g (40%) Fat: 16g (25%) Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) Cholesterol: 53mg (18%) Sodium: 2053mg (89%) Potassium: 1184mg (34%) Fiber: 5g (21%) Sugar: 11g (12%) Vitamin A: 4180IU (84%) Vitamin C: 27.1mg (33%) Calcium: 113mg (11%) Iron: 4.7mg (26%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Soup
Cuisine:American
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  1. Ellen says

    Posted on 3/14 at 12:22 pm

    Leigh Anne, this click is supposed to be a recipe for corned beef. There’s a glitch in your system somewhere.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 3/14 at 12:26 pm

      Sorry about that – where were clicking over from?

      Reply
  2. Judi says

    Posted on 4/17 at 7:20 am

    Love this recipe!

    Reply
  3. Marie W says

    Posted on 12/13 at 12:39 pm

    I always add some “Franks” for a little kick.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 12/13 at 1:34 pm

      what a great idea!

      Reply
  4. ColleenB.~ Tx. says

    Posted on 1/16 at 1:56 pm

    Looks delicious and will be mighty tasty come this weekend when our cold front and freezing temperatures move in. Was thinking about adding some chopped up zucchini to this as well.
    Thank You

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    Posted on 1/24 at 7:54 am

    Better Homes and Garden “Cooking for Two” 1969. Wednesday night meals. My mom made this for us once a week growing up and I finally found the old cookbook a few years ago to add to my collection.
    I like that you add corn to your version. I changed my version to ground turkey and add Rotel to give it a kick.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 1/24 at 7:59 am

      This is definitely an oldie but goodie. Love the idea of turkey and Rotel too!

      Reply
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