Dinner for 7
Hamburger Soup
Ground beef, potatoes, vegetables, tomatoes, and broth simmer together until tender in this filling soup.
$9.03for 4 servings
$2.26 per serving$9.03 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersSummer grillingCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.57Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.05 lb | $1.02Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.19Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.80 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp worcestershire
- 3 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat.
- Cook the ground beef for 8 minutes, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, then cook for 6 minutes.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the potatoes, bring the soup to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the peas and parsley, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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