The past few weeks we’ve had an unusual amount of snow days here in Texas!  A perfect week to make a big batch of this Hamburger Soup.  I know Hamburger Soup may not seem like the most glamorous recipe, but believe me, it’s fast, it’s easy,  it’s healthy. and it’s so good – what more could you want?

My kids all love this soup, and ask for the recipe.  Hmmm….. since I didn’t really have one,  it was time to figure it out and pass it on.  The wonderful thing about this recipe, however, is there is no right or wrong – add or delete according to your taste.   You can use the veggies I added here, or mix it up with zucchini, squash, or fresh tomatoes.  Season to your taste and make it yours.

I hightly recommend you serve this yummy Hamburger Soup with some hot Buttermilk Biscuits,  Cornbread, or Brown Sugar Cornbread for a big taste of comfort and cozy!

Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 cup celery, sliced (I like to chop the leaves and add also)
8 cups hot water
3 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup canned green beans, drained

Directions

In a large pot, cook hamburger with onion and celery.  Drain thoroughly and add the 8 cups hot water and the carrots.  Cover and bring to a boil.  Remove lid, reduce heat and add potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and tomato sauce.  Simmer until veggies are tender, about 25-30 minutes.  Add the corn and green beans and continue to simmer another 5 minutes.  Season with black pepper to taste and serve.