Hearty Hamburger Soup
This hamburger soup recipe is a stick-to-your-ribs thick and hearty dish, both filling and very good. Easy and quick to make as well. A family favorite in our house! Serve with fresh biscuits.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 onion minced
- 4 carrots minced
- 3 celery ribs thinly sliced
- ½ cup barley
- 10 ounce cans beef broth
- 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 10.5 ounce can condensed tomato soup
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat, and crumble in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- Stir in onion, carrots, celery, and barley. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, water, and condensed soup. Season with bay leaf, parsley, garlic, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and cover.
- Simmer for 2 hours, stirring frequently. Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!