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Hearty Homemade Hamburger Soup (Easy & Comforting Recipe)

Heartwarming Hamburger Soup

This cozy Hamburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food—rich, hearty, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for rainy days, weeknight dinners, or when you need a bowl of homemade love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium preferred
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen or canned
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Add the diced potatoes and bring to a boil.
  4. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Add optional vegetables like peas, corn, or green beans. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm with crusty bread.

Notes

This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day! Freeze in portions for quick meals later. Easily adaptable with whatever veggies you have.