Quick Hamburger Stew/Soup

Submitted by Mama Amy

"Fast and delicious, this inexpensive and easy soup will warm anyone on a cold winter's day or anytime you need a fast and nutritious meal. Also very versatile as you can add the veggies your family enjoys."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 6 cups water
• 6 beef bouillon cubes or 6 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, i personally recommend western family brand if you can find it
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper, i add more than this to your taste
• 1⁄2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, peas, corn, carrots, beans
• serve with French bread

directions

1. Cook the ground beef, onion, garlic.
2. Puree tomatoes in blender, or puree half and leave some in pieces.
3. Put cooked beef, tomatoes, water, bouillon, and pepper in large pot.
4. Bring to a boil and reduce to low; simmer uncovered 20 minutes.
5. Add orzo and vegetables, simmer 15 more minutes.
6. Adjust seasoning to taste.
7. Serve with French bread or crusty rolls!

Reviews

[Nourished Homestead]

This turned out wonderfully. After reading the comments I just added a teaspoon or so of italian seasoning.

 

[lauralie41]

A really easy, versatile, and tasty soup. I used ground chuck, doubled the garlic...love it, added beef broth instead of the bouillon cubes and water, Italian blend frozen vegetables, and small shell pasta because I couldnt find orzo. Since I bought the Italian vegetables I added a small can of tomato sauce and some italian seasoning. Needed just a little something so I added salt, celery seeds, and some lemon pepper. Served with sliced sourdough bread and enjoyed supper a lot tonight! Made and reveiwed for PAC Fall 2008.

 

[bmcnichol]

Very good and easy to make. I followed the recipe except I used crushed tomatoes and beef broth instead of the bouillon and water. I also used a can of mixed veggies instead of frozen as I am not a big fan of frozen veggies. I did have to add a bit of salt but we thought the seasoning was just right. Everyone enjoyed it. I even have some to heat up for lunch tomorrow! Made for Fall PAC 2008.

 

[Cookin-jo]

A great idea but this soup, unfortunately, fell short in the flavour department. I added a bit of crushed thyme and some italian seasoning to try to compensate but it still needed more. If I would make this again I would add quite a bit of dried herbs and maybe some cayenne or crushed red pepper. Still a good recipe to play with. Thank you for posting.