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hamburger soup

Recipe by
Cindi Marie Bauer
Marshfield, WI

This simple, basic soup, is so delicious, that I've made it twice within one week. Mimi in Maine had posted the recipe at food.com, but I did modify the recipe to our liking.

yield 5 serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For hamburger soup

  • 1 lb.
    ground beef
  • 1 cup
    chopped onion
  • 1-1/4 cups
    diced carrots
  • 1/2 to 2/3
    cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 tsp.
    lawry's seasoning salt
  • 1/4 tsp.
    black pepper
  • 2 large
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups
    water
  • 1/4 cup
    catsup
  • 1 cup
    frozen peas
  • 1 cup
    frozen corn kernels
  • 1
    (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp.
    dried basil leaves
  • 6 tsp.
    beef bouillon granules
  • 1/3 cup
    'quick cooking' medium pearled barley

How To Make hamburger soup

  • 1
    In a large stock-pot, lightly brown the ground beef. Do not drain off the grease, as I use that to sauté the vegetables in.
  • 2
    Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the stock-pot. Season the vegetables with the salt and pepper, and sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the minced garlic, and continue sautéing for 2 more minutes.
  • 4
    Add the remaining ingredients, and bring soup to a boil. Then reduce the heat, and simmer the soup covered for 55 minutes.
  • 5
    Ladle soup into bowls, and serve.
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