Looking for a healthy and filling meal? Look no further than our Vegetable-Burger Soup recipe. It’s packed with nutrients and full of flavor, making it the perfect comfort food for those cold winter nights.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 2 c. water
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 pkg. Cup-a-Soup onion soup mix (dry)
- 1 lb. can stewed tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
Soup Making
- Lightly brown beef in soup pot.
- Drain off excess fat.
- Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, frozen vegetables, soup mix and sugar.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve.
Calorie: 350
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
A Soup-erb Twist to the Classic Burger
Okay, so here’s the thing. I’m a food lover. I love burgers, and I love soup. But what happens when you can’t decide whether you want a burger or soup? That’s where my revolutionary idea of Vegetable-Burger soup comes in. I know, I know, it might sound like I’ve lost my cooking marbles, but bear with me.
The Unexpected Star: Ground Beef
Now, any burger lover knows that ground beef is the star of the show. But in a soup? Yes, you heard me right. In this culinary plot twist, we’re lightly browning 1/2 lb. of ground beef in the soup pot. Not exactly a conventional soup starter, but hey, who said I was conventional? I’m pretty sure my cat thinks I’m anything but normal.
The Wet and Wild
After we’ve got our ground beef all nice and brown, we’re going to drain off the excess fat. Isn’t fat where the flavor is, you ask? Trust me, we’re going to have enough flavors going on here that we won’t miss that little bit of fat. Next, we’re going to stir in 2 cups of water. Yes, you read that right. Water, the unsung hero of every soup, is making its appearance.
The Flavor Bomb
Next comes what I like to call the flavor bomb. We’re going to stir in a can of stewed tomatoes, some tomato sauce, and a whole package of frozen mixed vegetables. Also, because I like to live on the edge, I’m throwing in a packet of Cup-a-Soup onion soup mix. Why, you ask? Well, because I can. And because it’s delicious. Also, throw in a teaspoon of sugar. Don’t ask questions, just trust me on this one.
The Waiting Game
Now comes the hardest part of any cooking experience: the waiting. We’re going to bring our soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes. I know, I know, it’s torture. But good things come to those who wait. Maybe do a little dance in the kitchen to pass the time. I like to call it the “Soup Shimmy.”
The Grand Finale
And there you have it, my friends. After 20 minutes of simmering and shimmying, your Vegetable-Burger Soup is ready to serve. Who knew you could have your burger and eat it too…in a soup!
You might be thinking to yourself, “This is a crazy idea.” And you’re probably right. But isn’t that what makes cooking fun? So go ahead, give it a try. And remember, if anyone questions you, just tell them you’re not weird, you’re a culinary visionary.
Remember, in the world of food, there are no rules. Except don’t put ketchup on a hot dog. That’s just wrong.
