Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup (Shortcuts and Variations)
Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort soup made with what you have on hand in the pantry, fridge or freezer. I give you plenty of shortcuts and variations so you can make it quickly and inexpensively on the stovetop, Instant Pot, and slow cooker.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: 12
Cook ground beef and onion together in an8-quart pot over medium-high heat, stirring to crumble meat. (If using meat leaner than ground chuck, add 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil). Drain meat, if needed. Leaner meats will not need to be drained.
Meanwhile, chop the fresh vegetables and drain canned vegetables.
Add vegetables (and herbs if using that variation), stirring well.
Pour in the broth and tomato juice or V-8 juice. Cover and bring to a boil. Push the lid to the side slightly to vent; reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. You can simmer longer if desired.
Instant Pot version: Cook ground beef and onion in the insert pot on SAUTE. Drain, if needed. Add remaining ingredients. (I do not adjust liquid.) Cook on PRESSURE COOK or Manual Mode 5 minutes. It will take about 20 minutes to come up to pressure. Let it NATURAL RELEASE for 10 minutes.
Slow Cooker Method: Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet (unless your slow cooker has the SAUTE mode. Drain and transfer to slow cooker. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and stir well. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or HIGH 3 to 4 hours.
Serving: 1.25cup | Calories: 200kcal