Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup: The Childhood Classic That Never Gets Old
There is something almost magical about a soup that manages to win over even the most stubborn little eaters. This hearty hamburger vegetable soup is exactly that kind of dish — the one that kids insist they hate right up until the moment they taste it, and then suddenly can’t get enough of. It’s warm, filling, and packed with colorful vegetables swimming in a rich, tomato-based broth loaded with tender ground beef and chunky potatoes.
This is old-fashioned comfort food at its finest. The kind of recipe that gets passed down not because anyone wrote it out, but because the memory of it is so strong that you find yourself recreating it years later in your own kitchen. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family on a cold weeknight or just craving something that feels like home, this soup never disappoints.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
- 1 cup frozen or canned green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup frozen or canned peas
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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