Wholesome Hamburger Soup
This hearty and inexpensive soup is the ideal winter food to make once and eat for several days in a row.
Servings Prep Time
10people 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
10people 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2lbs ground beef90% ground chuck preferred
  • 1 medium onionchopped
  • 56ounces crushed tomatoestwo large cans (28 ounces each)
  • 32ounces beef stock1 carton
  • 2tablespoons garlic powder
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 32ounces frozen mixed vegetables2 standard bags
  • 2tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2teaspoons salt(to taste)
Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot, add the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until the meat is browned, stirring often. Add the onions and cook over medium heat until they are translucent. If you’re using 80% lean ground beef or less, you may want to drain the fat. If you’re using 85% lean or higher beef, you should be fine.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, beef stock, garlic powder, bay leaves, and frozen vegetables to the pot. Stir, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Bring soup to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer soup until vegetables are tender. If you have the time, let simmer for at least a 20 minutes, as the additional simmering will only help the flavors in the soup to blend.
  4. Remove the bay leaves. Serve hot with a side salad and/or fresh bread.