Tips For Success
Here are a few tips to help you make this recipe.
Let It Simmer : This is so important! This soup tastes so much better after the 30 minute simmer time. Don’t try to shorten it or else the flavor of the soup will be impacted.
Small Potato Chunks : Chop the potato into really small chunks, about 1/2-inch in size, so that they will soften in the 30 minute simmer time. If the potato chunks are larger, they will need to cook longer, so test the potatoes to see if they’re done.
Check The Soup At The End For Taste : Taste the soup after the simmering time to see if it needs more salt & pepper. I usually end up adding a little bit of salt before serving. Especially if you use low-salt beef broth, check the taste, because you will probably have to add something until it’s where you want it.
Use Full Salt Beef Broth : For best taste and flavor use the regular beef broth. As mentioned above, if you use the lower sodium beef broth then check the taste at the end of the simmer time and add additional salt as needed.
Variation Ideas
There are a few ways to change up this soup.
Add More Seasonings : We think it’s perfect as is but feel free to add additional seasonings if wanted. You can add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, or even some chili powder or cayenne pepper for some spice.
Use a Different Potato : I love the sweeter, buttery flavor of the Yukon gold potato but any potato can be used in this recipe. Red potatoes or Russet potatoes can all be used if wanted.
Add Some Spice! : Use a can of diced tomatoes w/ green chilies or a can of Rotel diced tomatoes in place of the regular petite diced tomatoes. You can also add cayenne pepper or chili powder in with the other dried seasonings.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve this soup with some bread on the side like these easy to make . You can make your favorite homemade bread or roll recipe, or buy some from the deli, or try some of the frozen bake n’ serve rolls from the freezer section of the grocery store.
If you want to serve it with another side dish try serving it with some cut up fresh fruit that your family loves.
How To Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in a covered container, like a Tupperware container, in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave or warm it back up on the stove top.
Can I Freeze Hamburger Soup?
Yes! This hamburger soup freezes perfectly.
Put leftover soup in a freezer-safe gallon Ziploc bag, or freezer safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months.
When ready to use the frozen soup, thaw leftover soup in the fridge overnight, or add the frozen soup into a soup pot over the stove and simmer until it’s ready. You may have to add additional broth or water when reheating the frozen soup.
