Sunday, October 7, 2012

Hamburger Soup



              This time of year....I start to crave soups and stews even if there is a heatwave 
        in Southern California. I long for those crisp, cool New England Fall days that I grew
        up with. Autumn is my favorite time of the year....I love sweaters, scarves and boots.
             Get all cozy and make yourself a bowl of pure comfort food. You won't regret it.


                                                                      Hamburger Soup

                     1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
                     1 onion, diced
                     3 carrots, diced
                     3 celery, diced
                     1 box 48 ounce beef broth
                     2 1/2 cups water
                     1 can diced tomatoes
                     2 cups pasta shells
                     1/2 cup frozen peas
                     1 package lipton onion soup mix
                     2 garlic cloves
                     2 bay leaves
                     1 teaspoon thyme
                     salt and lots of pepper
                     1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
                     1 teaspoon italian seasoning

            1) Place ground beef in pan and start to cook. Add onions, celery and carrots.
            Cook for 10 minutes or until beef is browned. Add Lipton soup mix, garlic,
            bay leaves and the rest of spices. Mix well. Add broth, tomatoes and water.
            2) Simmer until veggies are almost done.
            3) Add pasta and cook until al dente and add your peas.
            Serve with crusty bread.

50 comments:

  1. That looks really good (:

    xo, Heather

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  2. I too am ready to cozy up with some soup--this looks so hearty and delicious. Will definitely be making it--glad you're back!:)

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  3. Wow oh wow! A perfect meal! So glad to see you posted. I always get excited when you do. Makes blogging fun.

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  4. Wow this looks so rich and delicious, I just wish it would cool off here already!

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  5. I'm in LOVE with that pumpkin bowl! And soup is my favorite dinner... even if it's not feeling like fall yet... Yum!

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  6. I just made a huge batch of Hamburger soup for my Dad. It's his favorite. He's "batching" it right now because my Mom fell and broke both of her wrists. She's in a rehabilitation facility. I am going to make your recipe when I make the next batch in a couple weeks! Perfect timing! Thanks for sharing.
    The best to you and your sweet family, Val!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

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  7. My cousin used to make a similar soup for me when I was little but she referred to it as "Campfire Stew." Brings back good memories and gets me excited for cooler temps too!

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  8. I am in love with autumn too! And am loving soup right now since it has gotten chilly...this one looks yummy!!

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  9. Hi my friend! That warms me up just by looking at it! I hope you are doing well!

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  10. Oooh, sounds sooo good! You can come visit me anytime for some sweater/boots/leaves weather. Love your pumpkin bowl and your CA sunshine in those photos!

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  11. Uh, yes please! Right up my alley! Seriously, are we ever gonna meet!! :)

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  12. oh my yum! now that it seems to be officially cooling down in CA i can start considering soups and stews for dinners

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  13. Looks so yummy! I am glad you are back, we missed you.

    http://hind-toufga.blogspot.com/

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  14. yum! this looks so hearty and amazing!

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  15. I love making soup this time of year too! Your soup looks so good....I will make it later this week! I wish I had a cute pumkin bowl too to serve it in!

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  16. This sounds absolutely scrumptious. I have been in the mood for soups too because it is October and fall- however the temps here sure don't feel like it stuck in the 80s but I will eat my soup anyways. Glad you are back I have been missing your recipes!

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  17. Yeah! Your here, your back, Your awesome- this soup is awesome! I love soup, i love hamburger, so the two together- well you guessed it- AWESOME! LOL!

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  18. Everything always looks so yummy on your blog. Getting hungry already and its only 8:30am.

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  19. This recipe sound delish and that picture is fabulous!!!

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  20. Hearty soap for the fall and perfect for the little trick or treaters!

    leslie

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  21. So...I'm totally obsessed with dishes shaped like fruits and veggies! I need that giant pumpkin bowl! And the soup in it ;)

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  22. I made chili this past weekend so I'm with you! This looks great.

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  23. this brings back great memories, i grew up with this delicious soup!

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  24. I wish it was getting cool here..I want this soup!

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  25. My husband would be in heaven with this soup. I crave stew, soups, and pasta this time of year so this would thee perfect combo!

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  26. Super yummy! Perfect for fall! Definitely going to try this!
    xx

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  27. Looks beautiful. You take hamburger soup to a whole new level! We are starting to crave soup here with the cold weather. Yum.

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  28. I love burgers, soup, and fall too :) I wish I had a bowl of this right now!

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  29. Ohh how delicious! I love everything about this soup!!! :)

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  30. Hey Val!!! This is a great recipe, I have tons of variations of this recipe. Because as you may know I am Mormon and Mormons love hamburger soup. This is a perfect fall soup. I love the set up and the picture, beautiful. Take care,

    Shauna xoxoxoxoxo

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  31. This looks delicious Val! I can't wait to start making soups! We don't get cool weather here in South Texas for a while as well but I just might have to go ahead and start with soup sooner rather than later.

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  32. One of the guys that lived down the hall from me in college used to make hamburger soup, and I loved it. So I am definitely going to make yours, it looks amazing. xo

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  33. What a delicious looking fall recipe!! Can't wait to try it!!

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  34. I could go for a bowl of this right about now considering it is lunch time, and a very cold Fall day here today. Looks delish Val.

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  35. This looks delicious and super easy to make!

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  36. What a mouthwatering fall soup! This looks totally delish, Val.

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  37. This looks so amazing; perfect for fall!

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  38. Looks delish! Love your blog! You have a new follower:)

    www.McKennaBleu.blogspot.com

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  39. Beautifulllll dishes for a BEAUTIFUL dish :) ;)

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  40. NO. WAY!!!! I just made something similar to this last week!!!! :) Minus the pasta. SOOO good! love it! :) I also like the addition in yours of Lipton mix. I will have to try that.

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  41. As a fellow So Cal resident I totally agree with you on this heat. I miss the East Coast!

    The soup looks delicious...perfect for the weekend weather we're finally allowed to enjoy. :)

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  42. I'm literally about to make this recipe in about 10 minutes but I noticed in your directions you added some water...about how much did you add? I'll check back to see if you responded (if you didn't - I'm sure I'll survive! haha) by the time I get to that point in the recipe! Can't wait to try it!!

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  43. Hey Kiley...Thanks for pointing that out. OPPS =) I put in about 2 to 2 1/2 cups of water.

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  44. I am going to make that this weekend. Val, I know I say this all the time, but your photos are truly amazing. You have the gift of cooking, but also photography. I can see this set of photos in a fall magazine spread, so beautiful. I love the pumpkin bowl. Thanks for sharing! XO ~Liz

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  45. oh wow this sounds so tasty and comforting. Bookmarking!! :o)

    kristen
    www.beholdthemetatron.com

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  46. What type of Lipton soup do you use? There are several different ones. Thanks. :)

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  47. I actually LOVE hamburger soup, its so comforting and delicious especially in the colder weather. Love your blog! You have awesome recipes

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  48. That was so yummy! Thank you~

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  49. About how many does this serve and how much per serving? Thanks. Sounds relish.

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