Hamburger vegetable soup is a hearty one-pot dinner with ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, and colorful mixed vegetables. It is simple, filling, and ready in about 45 minutes.
Hamburger Vegetable Soup
A hearty one-pot soup with ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, broth, garlic, and mixed vegetables.
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion chopped, about 1/2 cup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 2 –3 potatoes peeled and diced, about 4 cups
- 2 teaspoons beef base or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry Italian dressing mix
- 3 cups fresh or frozen mixed vegetables
- Salt dried oregano, and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, potatoes, beef base or Worcestershire sauce, and Italian dressing mix.
- Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables. Continue simmering for 12–15 minutes, until the potatoes and vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust with salt, oregano, and black pepper before serving.
Soup Consistency Tip
Add a little extra broth if you prefer a thinner soup, especially after reheating, because the potatoes continue to absorb liquid.