Hearty Hamburger Soup
This Hearty Hamburger Soup is a warm and filling dish that's perfect for a comforting family meal. Made with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and barley in a rich tomato-based broth, it's both nourishing and satisfying. It’s simple to prepare and simmers to perfection, making your kitchen smell amazing. Great for leftovers, too—just pair it with biscuits or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 onion minced
- 4 carrots minced
- 3 celery ribs thinly sliced
- ½ cup barley
- 3 10 ounce cans beef broth
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1 10.5 ounce can condensed tomato soup
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients to have everything ready to go.
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until it's fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the minced onion, carrots, celery, and barley to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, water, and condensed tomato soup.
- Add the bay leaf, parsley, garlic, thyme, and black pepper. Stir everything together well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot with a lid.
- Let it simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep the ingredients from sticking to the bottom.
- Before serving, be sure to remove the bay leaf.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty homemade soup!
Notes
- This soup tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld.
- Feel free to swap barley with rice or small pasta if you prefer. Adjust cook time accordingly.
- For a richer taste, try adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.