Savory Hamburger Soup Food

HAMBURGER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the meat with the garlic, celery and onions. Remove the pot from the heat and drain off as much fat as you can. (Discard the fat once it cools.)
• Return the pot to the heat and add the beef stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne, potatoes, carrots and green, red and yellow bell peppers. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not overly mushy, 15 to 20 more minutes. The soup should be somewhat thick, but if you'd like it to be more "soupy," add 1 to 2 cups more broth OR hot water and heat through. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt, black pepper or cayenne if needed.
• Serve with crusty bread!

CONTEST-WINNING HEARTY HAMBURGER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, brown beef; drain. Add the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender. Add green beans. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until the beans are tender.

SAVORY HAMBURGER SOUP

Steps:

• In a 1-quart casserole microwave sliced carrot and chopped onion, ahnd 1 T water, covered, on 100% power for 2 minutes.
• Stir the ground beef into the partially cooked vegetables.
• Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 3 minutes, stirring once to break up the meat.
• Drain off the fat.
• Stir in tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, dry red wine, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper.
• Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 4 to 5 minutes more or until mixture is heated through and vegetables are tender.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and serve.

SAVORY WINTER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours.