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This comforting hamburger soup combines tender ground beef, mixed vegetables, and pasta in a rich tomato-based broth for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Homemade Hamburger Soup | Quick & Easy Comfort Food Recipe

A hearty, protein-packed hamburger soup made in just 30 minutes with ground beef, vegetables, and pasta in a rich tomato-beef broth – the perfect weeknight comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 247
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup diced onion about 1 medium
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic or 3 fresh cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 85/15 blend; ground turkey or chicken work too
  • 10 ounces condensed tomato soup + 1 can water or 1¼ cups tomato sauce + ½ cup water
  • 14 ounces beef broth about 2 cups; or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn or mixed vegetables
  • 1 cup small pasta cooked separately (ditalini, elbow macaroni, or shells)
  • Fresh minced parsley optional
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add ground beef and minced garlic. Cook until browned, 5-7 minutes, breaking into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Drain excess grease (blot with paper towels for best results).
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Stir in beef broth, tomato soup, and water. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer.
  6. Add frozen corn or vegetables. Simmer 6-8 minutes until tender.
  7. Cook pasta separately according to package directions.
  8. Divide pasta into bowls, ladle soup over top. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Cook pasta separately to avoid mushiness. Always drain excess fat for best flavor. Maintain gentle simmer for tender beef.