4. Hamburger Soup
When I was a child, my grandmother used to make hamburger soup, only she called it “poor man’s soup.” I guess this pot of simmering goodness got it’s moniker because hamburger is much cheaper to buy than other cuts of beef like stew meat. I really didn’t care what it was called as long as there was enough for me to get seconds.
I’m telling ya, this soup was and is GOOD. It’s a soup that almost everyone loves, including those pesky picky eaters. The folks who do not love it simply haven’t tried it yet. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Will you be making this hamburger soup anytime soon? If so, please let me know how it turns out for you in the comments. I always love hearing from you. I promise you, you will love this amazing soup. It puts the canned stuff to shame.
Ingredients
2-1/2 pounds Ground Chuck
1 whole Large Onion, Diced
2 stalks Celery, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can (14.5 Ounce) Can DelMonte Whole Tomatoes
3 cups Beef Stock Or Collge Inn Beef Broth, Plus More As Needed
1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
4 whole Carrots, Peeled And Sliced On The Diagonal
5 whole Red Potatoes, Cut Into Chunks
3 Tablespoons Heinz Tomato Paste
1/2 teaspoon Morton Kosher Salt (more To Taste)
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, More To Taste
2 teaspoons Dried Parsley Flakes
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (more To Taste)
Instructions
In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the meat with the onion, celery, and garlic. Remove the pot from the heat and drain off as much fat as you can. (Discard the fat once it cools.)
Return the pot to the heat and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, then cover the pot and simmer the soup for 15-20 more minutes, until potatoes are tender but not overly mushy.
Soup should be somewhat thick, but if you’d like it to be more “soupy,” add 1 to 2 cups more broth OR hot water and heat through. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt if needed.
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Quick Tip: This soup pairs will with any type of sandwich for a complete meal.
Thank you to The Pioneer Woman for this great recipe.
