There’s something special about gathering around the table with a warm bowl of homemade soup. Using a crockpot makes it even easier and more time-friendly for the cook, allowing you to set it and forget it while flavors meld beautifully.
Why You’ll Want to Make Hamburger Vegetable Soup
This soup is a great choice for weeknight meals or to take in your crock pot to a potluck.
- Packed with flavor – The savory beef, rich tomato broth, and tender vegetables create a delicious, well-balanced taste that even picky eaters will enjoy.
- Easy to make – Just brown the beef, toss everything in the crockpot, and let it simmer.
- Budget-friendly – Made with affordable ingredients like lean ground beef, inexpensive veggies, and pantry staples.
- Nutritious – Loaded with protein, fiber, and vitamins for a wholesome meal.
Before You Get Started
Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep the soup lighter.
Dice vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate and create a perfect texture. I like to use the large blade on my food chopper.
Taste before serving and check the seasoning with additional salt and pepper after cooking if needed. It’s better to salt and pepper after a recipe is finished cooking.
Ingredients You Will Need for Hamburger Vegetable Soup
Here’s a quick overview of the key ingredients for this recipe. For the full list of ingredients and exact measurements, be sure to check the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Ground beef – Opt for lean (90/10) to avoid excess grease.
- Potatoes – Russet or Yukon Gold hold their shape well.
- Butter beans & green beans – Add fiber and texture; swap with other beans if desired.
- Beef broth – Adds depth of flavor, but vegetable broth works as well.
- Crushed tomatoes & tomato soup – Create a thick, rich base with a hint of sweetness by buying canned crushed tomatoes and tomato soup.
Variations and Substitutions
For a low-carb option, swap potatoes for cauliflower florets.
Try some vegetable swaps. Use frozen mixed vegetables instead of canned.
Make it heartier and feed more people by stirring in cooked pasta or rice just before serving.
Change up broth variations. You can swap out chicken or vegetable broth for a lighter taste. For a more nutritious broth, use bone broth.
Yes, frozen vegetables are a good option, and they save you time in the kitchen.
Absolutely! Simmer for about an hour until vegetables are tender. You might need to add in a touch more broth as it tends to evaporate while simmering on the stove. Keep the pot lid on while cooking.
How to Make Hamburger Vegetable Soup
Making this dish is simpler than you think, and the results are absolutely worth it!
Brown the Beef & Assemble the Soup
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a crockpot. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, butter beans, and green beans. Stir gently to combine.
Add the Liquids & Seasoning
Pour in the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and condensed tomato soup. Add Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
Slow Cook
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until the vegetables are tender. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Pair with crusty bread or crackers for the perfect meal.
Hospitality Tips
Make It A Meal: For a well-balanced and delicious meal, pair your Hamburger Vegetable Soup with a crisp and tangy Mexican Cabbage Slaw with Zesty Dressing featuring fresh cabbage, pineapple, and a zesty lime dressing to brighten up your plate. Finish on a sweet note with a rich and creamy, No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, which combines chocolate and peanut butter in a silky, no-fuss treat. This meal is comforting, satisfying, and perfect for any occasion.
Freeze Ahead For Company: Cool completely, then portion into freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat on the stovetop or microwave. You can have a quick meal ready when friends drop in.
Biblical Hospitality Reflection
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” – Hebrews 13:2 A warm meal is a simple yet powerful way to extend hospitality. Whether inviting a neighbor to dinner or delivering soup to a friend, sharing food is a tangible expression of love and care.
Leftovers
How to Store Leftovers
- Refrigerate – Allow the soup to cool to room temperature and then store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze – Cool completely, then portion into freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
Do you have a question about the recipe? Feel free to ask in the comments below. I’m here to help!
Hearty Crock Pot Hamburger Vegetable Soup
Note: Be sure to read through the recipe’s post for tips and details about this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
- ½ cup celery, diced
- 15 ounces butter beans, canned, drained
- 15 ounces Italian green beans, canned, drained
- 3 ½ cups beef broth
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes, canned
- 2 cans condensed tomato soup, 10.73-ounce per can
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.1 pound lean ground beef, ½ cup onion, 2 teaspoons garlic
- Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a crockpot. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, butter beans, and green beans. Stir gently to combine.4 cups potatoes, 1 cup carrots, ½ cup celery, 15 ounces butter beans, 15 ounces Italian green beans
- Pour in the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and condensed tomato soup. Add Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.3 ½ cups beef broth, 14 ounces crushed tomatoes, 2 cans condensed tomato soup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 bay leaf, Salt and black pepper
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.