Here’s a simple, hearty Easy Hamburger Soup—cheap, filling, and perfect for cold or busy days.
🍲 Easy Hamburger Soup
Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef (or chicken)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 carrots (sliced)
- 2 potatoes (cubed)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh chopped tomatoes)
- 4 cups beef broth (or water + stock cube)
- 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme (optional)
- 1 tablespoon oil
🥣 Instructions:
- Brown the meat
Heat oil in a pot and cook ground beef with onion until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. - Add flavor
Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and spices. Cook for 1 minute. - Add vegetables & liquid
Add carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and broth. Mix well. - Simmer
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–35 minutes until vegetables are soft. - Finish
Add peas in the last 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
🍞 Serve with:
- Bread, roti, or crackers
- A sprinkle of cheese on top (optional but tasty)
💡 Tips:
- Cut potatoes small so they cook faster
- Add chili flakes if you want a spicy kick
- For thicker soup, mash a few potato pieces into the broth
🔄 Budget swaps:
- Use more potatoes and less meat
- Replace meat with lentils for a cheaper version
- Use seasonal vegetables to stretch it further
It’s basically a full meal in one bowl—simple, filling, and very forgiving. If you want, I can give you a slow cooker version or a thicker “stew-style” version.