There’s something wonderfully comforting about a big pot of Hamburger Vegetable Soup simmering on the stove. It’s hearty enough to satisfy a hungry family, packed with colorful vegetables, and made with simple ingredients you may already have in the kitchen.
This is the kind of old-fashioned soup that feels right on a chilly evening. Ground beef gives the broth plenty of savory flavor, while potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and other vegetables make every bowl filling and wholesome. Best of all, it’s an easy one-pot meal that doesn’t require complicated techniques.
Why You’ll Love This Hamburger Vegetable Soup
This recipe is practical, cozy, and easy to customize.
The ground beef adds richness and protein, while the vegetables create a delicious combination of textures. Everything cooks together in one pot, allowing the flavors to mingle as the soup simmers.
It’s also a great recipe for using up vegetables sitting in the refrigerator. Have extra green beans? Toss them in. A few celery stalks? Perfect. Want to add corn or peas? Go right ahead.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 can (14–15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
You can easily adjust the vegetables according to what you have available.
How to Make Hamburger Vegetable Soup
1. Brown the Ground Beef
Place a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
If there is a large amount of excess grease, carefully drain some of it before continuing.
2. Add the Onion and Garlic
Add the diced onion to the browned beef.
Cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
3. Add the Vegetables
Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, celery, and green beans to the pot.
Give everything a good stir so the vegetables become coated with the flavorful beef mixture.
4. Build the Broth
Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
Add the salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.
Stir everything together and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
5. Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot partially.
Let the soup simmer for approximately 25–35 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Give it an occasional stir while it cooks.
If the soup becomes thicker than you'd like, add a little more beef broth or water.
6. Taste and Adjust
Once the vegetables are tender, taste the broth.
Add additional salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning if needed.
For a richer flavor, you can also add another small splash of Worcestershire sauce.
Then it's ready to serve.
