Hamburger Soup

Hamburger Soup is a family favorite soup recipe. This soup is ready in less than 30 minutes and loaded with tons of flavor. The perfect comfort food to serve on a cold day or any day of the year.

If you have made Crockpot Potato and Hamburger Soup then you are going to love this simple one pot recipe. For even more delicious soup recipes, try one of these 54 Easy Crock Pot Soup Recipes.

Why We Love This Recipe

We love this Hamburger Vegetable Soup because of how delicious it is and can be made in a variety of ways. It is a great soup to toss in veggies that need to be used and to easily change the spices to what we have on hand.

If you are looking for a soup that the entire family will love, make Hamburger Soup. It is simple, yet delicious taste and filling. The perfect soup to dip Olive Garden Breadsticks into to get the very last drop.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef – We like using lean ground beef
• Onion – Finely dice onions. If you are out, see Best Onion Substitute 
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Potatoes – We peeled and diced into ¼ inch pieces. We used Russet potatoes but you can also use Yukon Gold Potatoes or Red Potatoes.
• Worcestershire Sauce – If you are out, see The Best Worcestershire Sauce Substitutes
• Italian Seasoning – Learn how to make Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe
• Frozen Mixed Vegetables – You can also use canned mixed vegetables

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Change Meat – Ground turkey or Ground Chicken can be used instead of ground beef to make it a leaner soup recipe. 
• Potatoes – You can use 2-3 cups of frozen diced Hash Brown potatoes instead of dicing fresh potatoes if preferred.  You can also substitute the potatoes with a small pasta such as macaroni.
• Rice – Another easy addition to this soup is add in cooked white rice or brown rice. We like using cooked rice so that it doesn’t soak up the broth while cooking.
• Tex Mex Soup – For a delicious variation, you can substitute the Italian Seasoning with oregano with Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe. Add in slice jalapeños and top with Guacamole Recipe and shredded cheddar cheese.
• Change Vegetables – We like using the frozen mixed vegetables package. But you can also use fresh veggies. The addition of chopped carrots, corn, green beans and diced celery stalks is always a favorite.
• Tomato Paste – For a slightly thicker broth, add in a tablespoons tomato paste.

How to Make Hamburger Soup 

Step 1 – Brown the ground beef with the onions in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stove top in a teaspoon of olive oil if you prefer. Break up the beef as it browns and cook until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease. 

Step 2 – Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. 

Step 3 – Stir in the potatoes, broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, Bay leaf, kosher salt, pepper and frozen mixed vegetables. Stir to combine all the ingredients. 

Step 4 – Bring the mixture to a low boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Remove from heat. Serve warm and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Cooking Ground Beef – When cooking ground beef, make sure to drain the grease after cook. This will help to prevent your soup having a greasy layer.
• Chopping Vegetables – To ensure that your potatoes and onions are about the same size, we recommend using a vegetable chopper.
• Cooking Soup – Allow the soup to simmer on low heat until potatoes are tender. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes.

What to Serve with Hamburger Soup?

This Hamburger Soup is a complete meal idea. It is loaded with protein and veggies which makes it so filling. We often times will add these easy side dishes.

• Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
• Fruit Salad Recipe
• Mexican Cornbread
• 30 Minute Dinner Rolls
• Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage and Freezer Tips

• Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
• Freezing – This soup freezes great! Pour the leftover hamburger soup in a freezer safe container or ziplock freezer bag and store in the freezer. The leftovers will last about 3 months if stored properly. Thaw the leftovers in the fridge when ready to serve again. For even more freezer tips, see How to Freeze Soup.
• Reheating –  Reheat the leftovers in a saucepan on the stovetop until heated through. You can also reheat in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals until heated.