Hamburger Soup With or Without Noodles
My Grandma’s Hamburger Soup is comforting and delicious whether you make it with or without noodles. Packed with seasoned lean ground beef, veggies and barley, it’s a hearty “stick to your ribs” kind of meal. Prepared on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, it’s a long time family favorite of ours.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 5 cups of water
- 1 - 16 ounce canned tomatoes
- 2 small onions chopped
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 stalks of celery sliced
- 1/2 Tablespoon parsley
- 1/4 cup barley I use a little more, we love it!
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 Tablespoon instant beef bouillon
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Egg Noodles optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, salt and pepper ground beef to taste, and brown it with your onions.
- Drain. Place back in the pot. *at this point you could add ingredients to your crockpot or continue on the stove*
- Add the rest of your ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce and Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Add your prepared noodles before serving if desired.
- If you make it in your crockpot, just cook it on low all day.
Notes
*I usually amp up my veggies, because we like lots of them, don't be afraid to add more or something different, I have cut small potatoes into it before, or green beans, too *
**I always double this recipe when I make it - I love to have leftovers. Freezes well, too! **
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 586mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g