HAMBURGER NOODLE SOUP

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 of a medium sized onion diced

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 pound lean ground beef

10 ounce can condensed tomato soup plus 1 can-ful of water

14 ounce can beef broth or about 2 cups

1 cup of corn

1 cup small pasta cooked to package directions (or uncooked*)

Brown hamburger, onions and garlic together

Stir in beef broth, tomato soup and water. 

Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer.

Add the corn.

Simmer about 6-8 minutes. 

Stir in cooked pasta.

*If cooking the pasta IN the soup, add with the corn and simmer until pasta is tender.

Keep in mind, the pasta will get mushy the longer it sits, which makes leftovers difficult.

Diced potatoes are a great substitution for the pasta, but will thicken your hamburger soup as it cooks.

Hamburger Veggie Soup

1 lb. ground beef

1 onion

2 minced garlic cloves

4 cups beef broth

10oz can condensed tomato soup

15oz can diced tomatoes, use the liquid

16oz frozen mixed veggies

2 tsp Worcestershire

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 TBL ranch seasoning

2 bay leaves

Optional: 2 diced tomatoes or 1 cup small uncooked pasta

INSTANT POT

Brown beef with onion and garlic. Add the rest into the pot. If not using potato or pasta, cook on high pressure 7 minutes then quick release. If using potatoes or pasta, cook according to cooking guides.

SLOW COOKER

Brown beef with onion and garlic. Add everything to pot. Cook on low 6-8 hours. If using potatoes add them in. If using pasta, add in last hour our cook separately, put pasta into serving bowls and ladle soup over.

STOVE TOP

Brown beef with onion and garlic. Add everything in bring to boil and simmer 20 minutes.