Best Hungry Mans Frugal Hamburger Soup Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING HEARTY HAMBURGER SOUP

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At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. This hamburger soup has robust flavor, plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables and is easy to make. -Barbara Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup cut fresh or frozen green beans

Steps:

In a large saucepan, brown beef; drain. Add the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender. Add green beans. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until the beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

HAMBURGER SOUP

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I made this glorious hamburger soup one Sunday in winter for three very important reasons: One, it was so ding dang cold outside, all I could think about was soup. Two, church was canceled (Church? Canceled? I don't understand.) and I didn't have anything else to do. Three, I was hungry, man. I love hamburger soup so much because it's meaty and hearty and flavorful and satisfying. Mmmmmm! It just feels good to eat it, and as a bonus, it always reminds me of my grandmother Ga-Ga. And that always means it's going to be delicious.

Provided by Ree Drummond

Categories HarperCollins Hamburger Soup/Stew Beef Shank Lunch Dinner Kid-Friendly Winter Carrot Bell Pepper Tomato Potato Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds ground chuck or other ground beef
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.5-ounce can) whole tomatoes
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal
5 large red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 cups beef broth, more as needed
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

1. In a large pot, combine the meat, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat until the meat is totally browned, then drain off and discard as much fat as you can.
2. Add the tomatoes and their juices, bell peppers, and carrots. Throw in the potatoes, beef stock, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, parsley, oregano, and cayenne. Stir everything together, then bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer the soup for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender but not overly mushy. If the soup is too thick for your taste, just splash in a cup or two of beef broth until it's the consistency you like.
4. Dish it up and serve it piping hot!
Make Ahead:
For some reason, this soup always seems to taste better the next day! Feel free to make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. If soup is overly thick when reheated, add a little extra beef broth or water to thin it to your liking.