Get ready to enjoy warm, hearty and flavorful Hamburger Vegetable Soup, perfect for the fall or winter seasons! With only 5 ingredients, this soup is a healthy one - with veggies.
There’s something about a pot of soup simmering on the stove that just feels right—especially on those chilly, windy Midwest days. This Easy Hamburger Soup with mixed veggies and alphabet pasta is a throwback to simpler times, when comfort came in a bowl and dinner didn’t require a dozen ingredients or an hour of prep.
It’s hearty, budget-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes. And that alphabet pasta? It’s a playful nod to childhood that makes even the pickiest eaters excited to eat their veggies.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy to make: Just brown the beef, toss in your ingredients, and let it simmer.
- Family-friendly: Alphabet pasta keeps it fun for the kids, while the hearty broth satisfies the grown-ups.
- Pantry staple recipe: Everything comes from the freezer, pantry, or your fridge—perfect for busy farm days.
- Make-ahead & freezer-friendly: This soup reheats beautifully for quick lunches or thermos dinners.
If soup is your thing you'd also love this Instant Pot stuffed pepper soup, Serve both up with a side of buttermilk cornbread muffins and a nice smear of butter.
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Ingredients
This meal will only require five ingredients to get the job done! Start the soup and let it cook while getting other things done around the house (because everyone's busy, right?)
- ground beef – I use 90/10 so it’s flavorful without too much grease. Ground pork or ground turkey also work.
- tomato sauce – Adds a rich, slightly tangy base.
- water – You can swap part of the water for beef broth for a deeper flavor.
- frozen mixed vegetables – Peas, carrots, corn, and green beans are classic and at your fingertips.
- dry minced onion – Quick flavor boost with zero chopping.
- ½ cup alphabet pasta – Or substitute small elbow macaroni or ditalini.
Ground beef recipes are my go-to! We raise a few beef cattle so our freezer is always stocked. stock up our freezer about once a year. Don't forget to set out your ground beef to defrost for quicker cook time! And if you forget, you can cook your frozen ground beef in the Instant Pot.
How to Make Hamburger Soup
This recipe is very simple. Get it all going, and go back to whatever you were doing while it heats up!
Step #1: Brown the beef: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
Step #2: Add the base: Stir in tomato sauce, water, minced onion, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
Simmer: Add frozen mixed vegetables and cook for about 10 minutes.
Step #3: Add pasta: Stir in the alphabet pasta and simmer for another 8–10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Taste and serve: Adjust seasoning as needed and ladle into bowls.
Are you a soup lover? Try this vegetable lentil soup, too!
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Storage & Freezing
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently on the stove.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this hamburger soup with a loaf of crusty bread, grilled cheese sandwiches, or a simple side salad. On busy harvest nights, I love pouring it into thermoses for easy field meals.
Variations
- Make it heartier: Add a diced potato or two for extra bulk.
- Amp up flavor: A teaspoon of Italian seasoning or a splash of Worcestershire sauce adds depth.
Make Ahead
Cook beef ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator so when you start cooking, it just needs to be warmed.
This is a perfect recipe to double up and freeze soup in mason jars. The next time a soup craving hits, defrost from the freezer and heat it up!
Soup lasts for a few months in the freezer, making it great when you're running around and need an easy meal. Or, gift a jar of ready to eat soup to a friend!
Recipe FAQ
If you're looking to intensify the flavor of this vegetable soup, try adding in rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, or even lemon juice depending on your preferences.
The longer you cook a soup for, the more flavorful it tends to be.
Yes! Freezing soup is a great way to have meals on hand. Put in a container and don't forget to put the date and label of what kind of soup so you don't have any surprises later.
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Recipe
Easy Hamburger Soup with Mixed Vegetables and Alphabet Pasta
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 5 cups water
- 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 Tablespoon dry minced onion
- ½ cup alphabet pasta
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown ground beef until cooked through; drain any excess grease.
- Stir in tomato sauce, water, minced onion, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add frozen vegetables; simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in alphabet pasta; cook 8–10 minutes longer, until pasta is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Substitute small pasta shapes if you can’t find alphabet pasta.
- For richer flavor, swap 2 cups of the water for beef broth.
- Soup thickens as it sits—add a splash of water or broth when reheating.
Nutrition
This Farm Girl Cooks is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. Calories and other nutritional values vary depending on which brands were used.
