I was searching for a recipe for ground beef one evening and looked at The Gathering Spot for inspiration and I found this delicious recipe using ground beef in soup. Debbie from Our Old Homestead called it Homemade Hearty Hamburger Soup. I like this type of soup because you can change it up to what you have on hand. It turned out very hearty. It was even tastier the second day we ate it.
You’ll need:
1 – 1/2 pounds of ground chuck
1 small diced onion
3 cloves minced garlic
2 stalks celery sliced
3 cups broth (I used chicken broth because it’s what I had in the freezer)
3 cups water more if needed
1 quart canned tomatoes
frozen vegetables (I used green beans) any will do. Use what you have on hand.
bay leaf
salt and pepper
2 cups cooked brown rice
In a large stock pot brown beef with the diced onions and minced garlic until meat is brown. Drain fat.
Add broth, water and the rest of the ingredient.
Heat to a low boil. Turn down heat and simmer for a couple hours. Add rice towards the end.
This soup was so delicious and easy to make. The best part is you can adapt it to what’s in you cupboard or freezer. My husband gave this one a big thumbs up 
Shared at these parties.
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Grandma Kc
February 24, 2013 at 8:01 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Sounds delicious and with the cruddy weather we have been having I need more good soups!
Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs
February 26, 2013 at 11:55 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This looks like a warm and hearty meal. I love the “whatever you have on hand” kind of recipes. They always seem to be the most filling and heartwarming. Thank you for sharing in the GRAND Social. Stay warm! ♥
Christine
March 4, 2013 at 6:42 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I have never had ground beef soup, but sure looks yummy!
Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer last week. Can’t wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening! Have a great day!!
Angela@mamarosemary.com
March 4, 2013 at 4:33 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Looks tasty, healthy and easy… my kind of recipe!