Simple and hearty, slow cooker hamburger soup is loaded with vegetables and ground beef, and can be simmered all day in the slow cooker or made in 35 minutes on the stovetop.
chopped green onion, chopped parsley, grated cheese (dairy-free or traditional)
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, and cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
To a 6-quart slow cooker, add the cooked onion and ground beef, celery, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, tomato paste, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoon salt, chicken stock, and water, stirring until well combined.
Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and cooked through. Uncover and add the red wine vinegar, stirring to combine. Taste and add additional salt, vinegar or pepper to taste. Serve with toppings of your choice.
Stovetop Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, and cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
Add the celery, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and water, stirring until well combined.
Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 30-35 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Uncover and add the red wine vinegar, stirring to combine. Taste and add additional salt, vinegar or pepper to taste. Serve with toppings of your choice.
Notes
This recipe was inspired by The Pioneer Woman's Hamburger Soup.Nutrition information calculated using lean ground beef and chicken stock.For more ingredients & substitutions, see blog post above.