Hamburger Soup Recipe

This homestyle Hamburger Soup Recipe creates a family pleasing meal using simple everyday ingredients. Add a side of buttery garlic Texas toast or cornbread and it’s a downhome family favorite for supper.

Easy Hamburger Soup Recipe

This Hamburger Soup recipe is like a steaming bowl filled with nostalgia for me. This is how I was taught by my Grandma to make it and the flavor combination just never lets me down. It’s the kind of tummy filling soup that will allow you to use whatever vegetables you have on hand or bits and pieces of vegetables and ingredients that need to be used up. The flavors become even more robust as it chills in the refrigerator making leftovers a delight.

Checkout this quick list of Hamburger Soup ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Hamburger – Lean ground beef gives the soup its signature beefy flavor.
• Fresh Vegetables – Celery, large onion, potatoes and carrots for texture.
• Frozen and Canned Veggies – Corn, green beans and pinto beans for bulk.
• Tomatoes – Diced canned tomatoes and tomato sauce give the broth a tomato-ey flavor.
• Aromatics and Herbs – Bay leaf gives, fresh parsley or chopped celery leaves give depth of flavor.
• Oil – Olive oil or vegetable oil to saute the vegetables and browning the ground beef.
• Spices – Garlic salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flake and chili powder.
• Worcestershire Sauce – Worcestershire sauce, gives the broth a tangy flavor.

How to Make the Best Hamburger Soup Recipe

• Prep Fresh Vegetables – Cook onion and celery in a couple of drizzles of olive oil over medium high heat until translucent. Add garlic cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
• Add Hamburger – To the pot add ground beef. Cook until no pink remains, then drain excess fat from pan.
• Combine with Mix-Ins and Spices – To the pot add tomatoes, beans, corn, carrots, peas, green beans, beef broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, pepper, chili powder, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium high and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Add Potatoes – Stir in the potatoes and simmer on medium low per the recipe just until potatoes are fork tender.
• Serve – Remove bay leaf adding chopped celery leaf or parsley and serve immediately.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Southern Hamburger Soup Recipe

• Large 6 quart Dutch oven or similar size heavy bottomed soup pot.
• Knife and cutting board.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Large spoon for stirring and ladle for serving.
• Soup bowls or soup crocks.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Protein – I highly recommend using lean ground beef for a less fatty broth. You could also use ground turkey or ground chicken.
• Ketchup – In place of tomato sauce, my Grandma would have often used ketchup. It may sound funny, but it’s surprisingly delicious! It doesn’t make the soup sweet at all, but balances the acidity of the tomatoes. I make this soup both ways. but rest assured either tomato sauce or ketchup or even a can of tomato soup, will all work. Remember, ketchup always goes well with hamburgers.
• Mixed Veggies – If you’re in a hurry and would like to take a shortcut with the vegetables, you can use 4 cups of frozen mixed veggies in place of the carrots, peas, corn and green beans. If you have time, fresh is the way to go. Should you choose to do so, there’s no need to thaw the vegetables first.
• Potatoes – You can use any variety of potatoes that you like in this recipe such as Yukon gold potatoes. Keep in mind, each variety has different amounts of starch, so they each cook differently. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• Corn – I choose to use corn with bell peppers (Mexican corn) in this recipe for the flavor added from the peppers. You can absolutely use regular canned whole kernel corn or frozen corn in the same amount.
• Canned Tomatoes – Likewise, I use either chili seasoned diced tomatoes or Italian seasoned diced tomatoes to enhance the flavor. You can use plain diced tomatoes and adapt the seasonings to your personal taste.
• Beans – You can swap out the pintos for another variety of beans that you enjoy. Kidney beans, black beans or whatever you like.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store Hamburger Soup in an airtight container chilled in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Reheating – Reheat over medium heat in a saucepan or in the microwave in single serving portions.
• Freezer – You can freeze this soup for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Southern Style Soup Recipes to Make

Soup is a fantastic way to clean out the refrigerator and vegetable bin. It’s a frugal way to stretch bits and piece into a full fledged meal. More soup recipes you may also like to try:

• Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is a bowl full of comfort.
• My recipe for Cheeseburger Soup is the only one you’ll ever need.
• Slow Cooked Ham and 15 Bean Soup is the perfect use for that leftover holiday ham bone.
• Black Eyed Pea Soup is a New Years Day family favorite!
• One Pot Chicken Noodle Soup will cure what ails you.
• Slow Cooker Potato Soup is rich and hearty.
• Virginia Peanut Soup recipe from Food Network.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Dutch Oven
• Kitchen Utensils
• Knives and Chopping Board
• Soup Bowls