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January 18, 2021

Instant Pot Contest Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup

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Instant Pot Contest Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup—an easy to make, great tasting soup with ground beef and vegetables. Tastes perfect with fresh baked bread or a slice of cornbread with honey butter.

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Instant Pot Contest Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup

Instant Pot Contest Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup

When I saw the recipe for contest winning hearty hamburger soup on Taste of Home I knew that it would be a perfect candidate to make in the Instant Pot. Soups generally are. This soup is a simple ground beef and veggie soup that tastes nourishing and is satisfying with only 217 calories. The author of the original recipes states, “At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. This hamburger soup has robust flavor, plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables and is easy to make.“

What should I serve with hamburger soup? Please try my favorite cornbread recipe from Mel’s Kitchen Café if you haven’t already. Or my favorite recipe for easy homemade French bread. It’s so good slathered with butter.

How to store the leftovers? Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. I haven’t tried freezing this soup. I worry about the potatoes getting grainy and mushy after freezing.

Can I halve this recipe? Yes. Halve all the ingredients and keep the same cooking time.

Can I double this recipe? There is too much soup to double in the 6 quart pot. You can 1.5 times the recipe in an 8 quart pot. Keep the cooking time the same.

Can I use fresh or canned green beans instead of frozen? You can use fresh green beans in the place of frozen green beans. Wash and trim them and then add into the pot in step 3. If you’d like to use canned green beans drain them and add after the pressure cooking time is up in step 5. 

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    Instant Pot Contest Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup


    ★★★★★

    5 from 8 reviews

    • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 3 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
    • Total Time: 23 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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    An easy to make, great tasting soup with ground beef and vegetables. Tastes perfect with fresh baked bread or a slice of cornbread with honey butter. 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 4 cups beef broth
    • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
    • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
    • 3 medium carrots, sliced
    • 3–4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
    • 1/2 cup chopped celery
    • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 1/2 tsp oregano
    • 1 (12 oz) bag frozen green beans

    Instructions

    Instant Pot Instructions:

    1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says hot add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onions and half of the kosher salt. Brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. 
    2. Pour the broth into the pot and scrape the bottom of the pot so that nothing is sticking. 
    3. Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, carrots, potatoes, celery, remaining salt, pepper, oregano and green beans. 
    4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the SOUP button to 3 minutes. When time is up let the pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid.
    5. Stir and ladle into bowls and serve. Salt and pepper to taste. 

    Slow Cooker Instructions:

    1. Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onions and half of the kosher salt. Brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Add the beef and onions into the slow cooker. 
    2. Pour in the broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, carrots, potatoes, celery, remaining salt, pepper, oregano and green beans. 
    3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
    4. Stir and ladle into bowls and serve. Salt and pepper to taste. 

    Notes

    You can use fresh green beans in the place of frozen green beans. Wash and trim them and then add into the pot in step 3. If you’d like to use canned green beans drain them and add after the pressure cooking time is up in step 5. 

    I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. Use the 8 quart pot with no changes. For 3 quart pot, halve the recipe and keep the cooking time the same. 

    Recipe adapted from Taste of Home

    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

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    23 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Beef, Gluten Free, Healthy, Instant Pot, Soups, Slow Cooker

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    1. Tracy L says

      December 3, 2022 at 5:57 pm

      Delicious! We are not fans of green beans, so I used frozen peas and carrots and corn!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Karen says

        December 3, 2022 at 7:08 pm

        Love that idea!

        Reply
    2. Victoria says

      October 7, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      Absolutely delicious! A go to recipe for our home!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Karen says

        October 8, 2022 at 5:06 pm

        Thanks for the 5 stars Victoria!

        Reply
    3. Ann Moore says

      August 31, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      I would like to make this. Is it okay to use Better Than Bouillon Turkey or Vegetable in this. \

      Reply
      • Karen says

        September 1, 2022 at 4:07 pm

        Yes that would be great!

        Reply
    4. Rxrum says

      December 21, 2021 at 8:09 am

      So, this was fantastic! Full disclosure, I made this stove top, nothing complicated just brought everything to a boil, after cooking ground beef and sauteing the onions, then simmered for about 1-2 hours. I added 1/4 tsp of Slap Your Mama cajun spice for some kick, added a can of corn with the green beans at the end. Throw a slab of cornbread on top of your bowl of soup and it was a hit in my house.

      Reply
      • Karen says

        December 24, 2021 at 4:56 pm

        Yum! Sounds so great!

        Reply
    5. Dana says

      November 1, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      Can you replace pasta for potatoes?

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      • Karen says

        November 2, 2021 at 12:49 pm

        Yes that would work great. I would keep the same cooking time for penne, rotini, bowties, etc.

        Reply
    6. Rob Oberg says

      October 20, 2021 at 7:49 pm

      Great recipe. Thank you.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Karen says

        October 22, 2021 at 11:30 am

        You’re welcome Rob!!

        Reply
    7. Liz P says

      June 9, 2021 at 9:32 pm

      Wow!! This recipe was so easy and so delicious!!! My husband and I loved it! Thank you for the recipe.

      ★★★★★

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      • Karen says

        June 10, 2021 at 8:19 am

        You’re welcome Liz! Thanks for the 5 star review!

        Reply
    8. Bill Brock says

      January 23, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      I am a 75 year old male and I do almost all the cooking for my wife and I. I made the hamburger soup and all I can say is WOW! I think it was the best soup I have ever cooked.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Karen says

        January 26, 2021 at 2:32 pm

        oh that is so nice to hear! your wife is lucky to have you!

        Reply
    9. Roberta Creed says

      January 22, 2021 at 11:43 am

      Delicious. This recipe will be added to our meal plans. I am anxiously waiting for the cookbook I ordered🤗.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Karen says

        January 26, 2021 at 2:50 pm

        I hope you like it Roberta!

        Reply
    10. D.Mull says

      January 20, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      Ka Boom… Flavor packed tongue pleaser. I had frozen mixed veg on hand so I used that and it worked just deluxe..
      I took a pic but don’t use social mediia, however, It looks just like yours for the win!!
      I appreciate your recipes and always have a bunch of leftovers since I’m cooking solo
      Cheers

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Karen says

        January 21, 2021 at 1:01 pm

        Awesome!! I’m glad you liked it. We need to get a photo feature on the comments!

        Reply
    11. John M. says

      January 19, 2021 at 10:35 am

      Just a quick note to thank you for not forgetting us IP Mini (3 qt.) owners when posting your excellent recipes. Cheers from SW Colorado!

      Reply
    12. James Goacher says

      January 19, 2021 at 2:42 am

      Most of my Veg is Frozen so i will need to make some procedure changes. Probably cook separately and add at the end but looks good and versatile.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Karen says

        January 19, 2021 at 3:20 am

        Okay sounds like a plan! Let me know if you do try and how it goes.

        Reply

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