Slow Cooker Hamburger and Vegetable Soup
Enjoy the savory slow cooker hamburger and vegetable soup, slowly cooked all day. It's packed full of hamburger and veggies simmering in a rich flavorful broth. This soup will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 338kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 3 carrots diced
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 potatoes diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 28 ounce 3½ cups can of diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup salsa mild or medium
- 4 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Season the ground beef with salt and pepper and brown in a frying pan. Drain the grease.
- Add the onions, garlic, and tomato paste to the beef, mix well, and place in the slow cooker.
- Add the red and orange peppers, carrots, cabbage, and potatoes.
- Mix in the thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika.
- Stir in tomatoes, salsa, olive oil, and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours or until the veggies are tender.
- Serve in a soup bowl with a thick slice of bread or a roll. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Frozen vegetables work great in this soup.
- You can add whatever vegetables you think would taste great. Ideas include green beans, corn, and celery.
- The soup freezes well. For best results, chill the soup before putting it in freezer bags or containers. It can be frozen for up to six months. This soup makes a great gift for friends or relatives who may be feeling “under the weather.”
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1302mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 17g