How can something called “Poor Man’s Soup” look this appetizing?! Meat and vegetable based, this soup is made from very basic ingredients you already have on hand. Inexpensive and healthy, this soup recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner! It’s a healthy comfort food!
Simple. Hearty. Delicious. That’s the perfect way to describe my version of this Poor Man’s Soup. Soups are perfect for weeknight meals. Especially in the middle of the week when I’m halfway burnt out and it’s just not Friday yet! Sometimes I just need an easy dinner. An easy dinner that still tastes amazing. And that’s when we queue in this simple hearty and delish Poor Man’s Soup!
I know, the name of this soup is not the most elegant. You will hear a lot of people refer to this as “Hamburger Soup”. I’ll know it’s time to make this soup when my fresh vegetables have been in my crisper for 2-3 days and I haven’t used them yet. Poor Man’s Soup has a rich tomato broth full of a variety of vegetables. And that’s the beauty of this soup…I use different vegetables every time! When I don’t want my fresh veggies to go to waste, I make this soup! And then sometimes, I use a bag of frozen vegetables! It’s really just depends what I have on hand!
I went to our local farmer’s market a couple of weeks ago and they filled my basket with fresh corn, squash, zucchini, green beans, cabbage, carrots and chives. For $10.00. YES – I got all THAT for $10.00! I got enough fresh vegetables to last me about 2 weeks and we all know fresh vegetables do not last 2 weeks. So I knew it was time to make my Poor Man’s soup because everyone in my family loves it. AND…it freezes really well!! It’s such a great make ahead of time, budget friendly soup!
Oh….did I mention you can make it on the stove OR in your Crock Pot?!?
I like to keep it simple some nights for dinner. Typically, I serve this Poor Man’s Soup with a fresh green salad and some bread for the perfect meal! My Quick Peppery Cheese Bread goes perfectly with this soup! This soup is super healthy and full of fiber! And it makes a lot so it definately feeds a crowd! I always have enough leftover to freeze!
Simple and classic comfort food at its best. Hearty, healthy and satisfying and perfect on a cool evening to keep warm. Gluten free and clean eating at its finest. And these are just a few of my favorite things about this Poor Man’s Soup!
You’re going to enjoy this one guys! Oh, and if you’re looking for more yummy soups that are savory and perfect for the cooler days and nights, you have to check out my Tomato and White Bean Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers (you’re kids will love this one), this Guiness Irish Stew and my Asian Chicken Noodles Soup.
Enjoy my friends and happy eats to you all!
How can something called "Poor Man's Soup" look this appetizing?! Meat and vegetable based, this soup is made from very basic ingredients you already have on hand. Inexpensive and healthy, this soup recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner! It's a healthy comfort food!
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 14.5 can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 4oz can green chiles mild
- 1 squash, quartered
- 1 zucchini, quartered
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 3/4 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
- 6 beef bouillon cubes
- 8 cups water
- 1 10oz can tomato juice
Brown meat on stove and drain any grease.
In a large pot, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
Lower the temperature to medium to medium-low and let cook covered for an hour.
After an hour, this soup is ready to serve!
Brown meat on stove and drain any grease.
Add all ingredients to the Crock Pot and stir to combine.
Cook on low for 6 hours.
- NOTE: Depending on how much you like a tomato taste, you may want to use 15 ounces of tomato juice.
- You can use frozen or fresh vegetables in this Poor Man's Soup!
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I love a simple, classic soup like this year-round. Looks scrumptious!
Thanks! Simple is always a winner! Enjoy!
This looks so great to throw together after a long day! The fact that it’s healthy makes it even better!
Yep! Super healthy!
Ooooh this soup looks so great! Love all the veggies you packed in there!
Full of fiber and crazy healthy!! Enjoy!
The weeknight burnout is real! This soup looks like a total bowl of comfort food – perfect for a pick-me-up! And I just love how simple ingredients can be elevated with dishes like this. YUM!
It’s the perfect soup to eat when you have a ton of produce that you need to use up!! Enjoy!
My husband and I were just talking about how we were in the mood for soup so this recipe comes at the perfect time! I’ve actually never used ground beef or meat in soup before buuuuut I don’t know why! I’m going to try it!
I love ground beef in soups!! So yummy!! Enjoy this one!
I love simple hearty and delicious soup, especially in winter. This looks scrumptious. Love how easy it is to make too. Can’t wait to try it soon. Saving for later.
Thanks and enjoy!
This looks like my kind of soup-simple and delicious. Serve with bread and you have a hearty meal any night of the week.
Exactly!! Enjoy!
This is the kind of soup my husband loves! It has so many ingredients that we already keep on hand, and it’s so easy to toss in pan and go! Your recipe sounds so comforting. We’ll have to give it a try once the weather cools off a bit!
I eat soup year round but definately good for those cooler weather months!
I love a good bowl of soup! And this looks like it. Can’t wait to give this a try!
Thanks, Anne! Hope you enjoy!!
I love that kind of good, basic, empty the crisper sort of soup! Sounds good!
I hate wasting good produce so this is a perfect recipe to use up those veggies!!
This soup reminds me so much of a recipe my grandma used to make for us. Love food memories so I’ll be making this one!
It’a a classic, for sure!
This soup looks so hearty and delicious! Loving all the veggies you have in here. Definitely on my to-make list!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy!