Hearty Crock Pot Hamburger Soup for Cozy Dinners
Nothing beats a warm bowl of homemade soup on a chilly evening. This hamburger soup is the kind of comforting meal that makes dinner feel extra cozy. It has a hearty and inviting appeal from the very first spoonful. The rich aroma fills the kitchen and builds anticipation around the table.
This recipe is perfect for those nights when you want something satisfying and comforting. It brings classic homemade goodness to your dinner routine. The simple, familiar flavors make it easy to enjoy with family or serve to a crowd.
Whether you are planning a relaxed weeknight meal or a cozy weekend dinner, this soup fits right in. It is warm, filling, and wonderfully comforting. One bowl is all it takes to make a cold evening feel better.
Crock Pot Hamburger Soup
This Hamburger Soup is so delicious and simple to make. This recipe combines a ton of flavors from seasonings to veggies to broth. Hamburger soup is even better when served with crackers, crusty bread, corn muffins, and more.
Ingredients for Hamburger Soup
- Ground sirloin- use this or another meat substitute of your choice.
- Onion– Use a large yellow onion and chop to prepare.
- Potatoes– Peel and dice a large white potato.
- Carrots– Peel and slice a large carrot.
- Garlic– Use fresh minced garlic for the best aroma.
- Broth– Use chicken broth for the base of the soup.
- Water– This will be added to the soup for a thinner consistency.
- Tomato Paste– I used a can of Basil, Garlic, and Oregano paste.
- Onion Soup Mix– Use Lipton onion mix to add flavoring.
- Italian Seasoning– Use this to add an additional flavor.
- Garlic Salt– This will be used for additional flavor.
- Seasoned Salt & Pepper– Use this to bring out the flavors and for taste.
- Brown Sugar– Use this to add richness to the soup.
- Frozen Peas– Put the peas in the soup at the end to maintain the color.
How to Make Hamburger Soup
- To start, add the ground sirloin into a large, heavy-bottomed skillet and cook until no pink is visible.
- Add the garlic salt and seasoning pepper on top of the sirloin and combine, then place into the crockpot.
- Prepare the onion and place it into the crockpot.
- Peel and prepare the potatoes (dice) and carrots (sliced) and add to the crockpot.
- Next, pour in the chicken broth and minced garlic, and combine.
- Put the tomato paste, soup mix, and Italian seasoning into the crockpot.
- Pour in water to cover the ingredients. (at least 3 inches over the ingredients)
- Add the garlic salt, seasoned salt, and seasoned pepper, and combine to taste.
- Lastly, add in the brown sugar and combine.
Cooking the soup:
- Place the lid onto the crockpot and place on high for 6 hours, and stir every now and then.
- Add the frozen peas about 45 minutes before serving. (This will help maintain the color of the peas)
- If you are not ready to serve the recipe at 6 hours, switch the crock pot temperature to low and add more water if needed.
- Add the soup into bowls with a side of your favorite crackers or bread.
Can I use other meat in Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup?
Yes, you can use other meat instead of ground sirloin for this recipe. You can use a ton of different substitutes for this recipe, and everyone is sure to turn out amazing. Use meat substitutes like chicken, turkey, pork, or even plant-based meat.
Can this be made on the stove-top?
Yes, this soup can be made on a stovetop. You will want to use a large, deep skillet or large saucepan. You want a deep enough dish to hold all of the ingredients and liquid.
Hamburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Sirloin cooked and crumbled
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 4 large white potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 large carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic minced
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- Water
- 1 6-8 ounce Tomato Paste I used the can with Basil Garlic and Oregano
- 2 Tablespoons Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- Garlic Salt to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1/2 package Frozen Peas see instructions for adding
Instructions
- In a large heavy bottom skillet, brown the Ground Sirloin until it’s done, and no pink is visible.
- Sprinkle the Sirloin with Garlic Salt, and Seasoned Pepper, stir well, and add to the Crock-Pot.
- Chop the onion, and add to the Crock-Pot.
- Peel the Potatoes and Carrots. Dice the potatoes, and slice the carrots, and add to the Crock-Pot.
- Add the Minced Garlic, and Chicken Broth, and Stir well.
- Add the can of Tomato Paste, Soup Mix, and Italian Seasoning, and add water to cover about 3 inches over the ingredients.
- Stir well to blend together, and add Garlic Salt, Seasoned Salt, and Seasoned Pepper to taste.
- Add Brown Sugar, and stir.
- Place the lid on the Crock-Pot, and leave on high setting for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
- About 45 minutes before you’re ready to serve the soup, add the frozen Peas, and stir well.
- Adding the Peas at the very end of cooking will help them to maintain their green color.
- If you are not ready to serve the Soup at the 6-hour mark, turn the Crock-Pot on low, and add more water if needed.
- Serve with your favorite crackers or bread. Enjoy!