Hamburger Soup

Hamburger Soup

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I'm all over the idea of bringing back the Thermos, or insulated container. This hamburger soup recipe is quick and easy, and popular amongst adults and kids alike!

Author: Adapted from Healthy U
Recipe type: Soup
Makes: about 12 cups (3 L)

Ingredients

• 1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil

• 1½ lb (700 g) ground beef

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 onion, chopped

• 4 cups (1 L) water

• 2 cups (500 mL) low-sodium beef broth

• 1 can (10 oz/284 mL) low-sodium condensed tomato soup or 1 can (5½ oz/156 mL) tomato paste

• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes, undrained or 3 fresh, ripe tomatoes, diced (save as much of the juice as possible)

• 4 carrots, diced

• 2 stalks celery, diced

• ½ cup (125 mL) pearl barley

• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried parsley or 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh, chopped

• ½ tsp (2 mL) dried thyme or 1½ tsp (7 mL) fresh, chopped

• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown ground beef, garlic and onions over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.

2. Add remaining ingredients and bring the soup to a boil before lowering heat. Simmer until barley has fully expanded, about an hour (if you are impatient the soup should be edible within 25-30 minutes.)