Hearty Hamburger Soup

Hearty Hamburger Soup

A quick, budget-friendly, and comforting vegetable and beef soup

Introduction

Hearty Hamburger Soup is a classic comfort food that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Packed with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and tender potatoes, this soup is both filling and flavorful. The combination of diced tomatoes, corn, celery, and carrots creates a colorful, nutrient-rich dish that warms you from the inside out. It’s easy to make ahead, budget-friendly, and perfect for freezing or reheating on a chilly evening. Every spoonful is savory, comforting, and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g / 32 oz) lean ground beef
• 1 white onion, peeled and diced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (1 g / 0.03 oz), more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (1 g / 0.03 oz), more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (1 g / 0.03 oz), more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (1 g / 0.03 oz)
• 1 envelope (1.5 oz / 42 g) onion soup mix
• 6 cups water (1.4 L / 48 oz), more if desired
• 1 (8 oz / 227 g) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (15 ml / 0.5 oz)
• 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can corn, drained
• 1 cup celery, sliced (100 g / 3.5 oz)
• 1/4 cup celery leaves, coarsely chopped (15 g / 0.5 oz)
• 1 cup fresh carrot, sliced (120 g / 4 oz)
• 1 cup white potato, peeled and cut into small cubes (150 g / 5 oz)
• Garlic salt, to taste
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, to serve
• Sour cream, to serve

Instructions