Easy Hamburger Soup: Cozy Family Favorite Tonight

Easy Hamburger Soup is the ultimate cozy family dinner. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect balance of flavors. This hearty, better-than-takeout soup will fill your home with a fresh, comforting aroma that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy High Protein Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe and Small-Batch Apricot Jam Recipe with Vanilla and Fresh Ginger Perfect for Homemade Preserves.

What You'll Need for Easy Hamburger Soup: Cozy Family Favorite Tonight

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: Crusty bread

How to Make Easy Hamburger Soup: Cozy Family Favorite Tonight

1. Step 1: In a large pot, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, frozen mixed vegetables, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
3. Step 3: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove the bay leaf and discard. If you prefer a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese, chopped parsley, and crusty bread.

Storing & Reheating Easy Hamburger Soup: Cozy Family Favorite Tonight

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.

Freezing Easy Hamburger Soup: Cozy Family Favorite Tonight

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until warmed through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Sautéing the onions and garlic in the beef fat adds extra flavor to the soup.
• Best substitution: If you don't have fresh thyme, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
• Make-ahead: This soup can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add a little more beef broth to thin it out.

Easy Hamburger Soup: Cozy Family Favorite Tonight

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free, Low-Carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf

Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley
• Crusty bread

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, frozen mixed vegetables, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
3. Step 3: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove the bay leaf and discard. If you prefer a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese, chopped parsley, and crusty bread.

Notes

• Chef tip: Sautéing the onions and garlic in the beef fat adds extra flavor to the soup.
• Best substitution: If you don't have fresh thyme, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
• Make-ahead: This soup can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add a little more beef broth to thin it out.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until warmed through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 22g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 65mg
• Sat. Fat: 6g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Hamburger Soup: Cozy Family Favorite Tonight FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Hamburger Soup: Cozy Family Favorite Tonight and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!