Dinner

Hearty Hamburger Soup Recipe

ByCharlotte Montgomery January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Introduction

Hamburger soup is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly days. Packed with ground beef, vegetables, and rich tomato flavors, it’s a satisfying meal that comes together quickly and easily.

A close-up view of a white bowl filled with a colorful vegetable and ground meat soup, showing clear layers of chunky light brown ground meat, bright orange carrot cubes, green peas, yellow corn kernels, pale potato pieces, and small red tomato chunks in a rich reddish broth, all mixed together and garnished with small green herb leaves on top. A silver spoon is partially submerged in the bowl. The bowl sits on a white marbled texture with a green and white checked cloth partly visible underneath. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
5 cups beef broth
15 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, green bean, carrot mix)

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium-sized soup or stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain any excess fat from the pot.
Step 2: Add the diced potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine, then bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the pot, stirring them in evenly.
Step 4: Continue simmering the soup for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine or a bay leaf during simmering, removing the bay leaf before serving.
Swap out the frozen mixed vegetables for fresh seasonal veggies like zucchini or peas for a fresher taste.
Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.
If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the vegetables.

Storage

Store leftover hamburger soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently on the stovetop over medium heat until hot, stirring occasionally. This soup also freezes well—cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

The image shows a white bowl filled with hearty soup placed on a white marbled surface. The soup has several layers: bright orange carrot chunks, pale yellow potato pieces, green peas, corn kernels, reddish tomato pieces, and browned ground meat mixed throughout. Some fresh green herbs are sprinkled on top, adding color contrast. A silver spoon is partially submerged in the soup, lifting a mixed spoonful of ingredients. The soup looks thick with a rich reddish broth visible beneath the solid pieces. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade beef broth instead of store-bought?

Absolutely! Homemade beef broth will add even richer flavor to your soup. Just use the same quantity called for in the recipe.

How can I make this soup vegetarian?

Replace the ground beef with plant-based crumbles or extra beans and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth. You can also add extra vegetables to make it hearty.