Hamburger soup is a great winter staple recipe. It freezes well, so you can make it at home and take it with you on the road.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 28 oz can of tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 10 oz cans of consomme or beef broth
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 4 chopped carrots
  • 2 bay leafs
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp parsley
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • 2 tsp garlic
  • dash of pepper
  • 1/2 cup barley

DIRECTIONS:

Stove Top:

  1. Brown meat and onions and then drain the fat.
  2. Add everything else and simmer for a minimum of 2 hours on the stove.

Crock Pot:

  1. Brown the meat and onions, then toss them in the slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.