Better than Cracker Barrel's Hamburger Vegetable Soup (Copycat Recipe)
As the weather starts to cool down and soups return to the rotation of weekly meals, this delicious recipe will surely make its way to your table and your heart! My Better than Cracker Barrel's Hamburger Vegetable Soup Recipe is full of flavor and filling, and it's great for those cold and rainy days in the Fall and Winter when you need something to warm you up from the inside out. It's a delicious tomato-based broth with fresh vegetables, chunks of creamy potatoes, and seasoned ground beef. It's warm soup season, and this easy dinner is comfort food to the max!
Equipment
- 1 large pot
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 lb. lean ground beef or deer
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 1/2 cups of water I use the tomato sauce can and fill it up 3 times
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 12 oz bag frozen mixed vegetables green beans, peas, carrots, and corn
- 4 Russet Potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
Instructions
- First, brown the 1 lb. of ground meat in a large pot over medium heat.
- Second, drain any excess grease with a paper towel once the meat is browned.
- Third, add the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme to the browned meat, mix well, and let it become fragrant.
- Then, add the frozen mixed vegetables and stir.
- Next, add the tomato sauce, water, ketchup, and beef bouillon to the pot and mix well.
- Add the peeled, chopped potatoes and stir.
- Then, add the Bay leaves and mix one final time.
- Let the soup simmer on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.
- Finally, serve while hot with a piece of crusty bread, fresh corn muffins, or a melty grilled cheese.
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Notes
What are the Macros for the Better than Cracker Barrel's Hamburger Vegetable Soup Recipe?
Makes 11 servings (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 cup)
Calories – 93.5
Protein – 3 grams
Carbs – 18 grams (net)
Fat – .04 grams