Bestest Hamburger Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Bestest Hamburger Soup

• Ground Beef
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Seasoning Salt
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 8 cups boiling water
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
• Carrot
• Dried Split Peas
• Elbow Macaroni
• Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

How to Make Bestest Hamburger Soup

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp seasoned salt, and 1 packet onion soup mix. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in 8 cups boiling water, 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce, and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Stir well.
4. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. While the soup simmers, prepare 2 cups chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves, and 1 cup chopped carrots.
6. Add the prepared vegetables, 1 cup split peas, to the simmering soup. Continue to cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in 1 cup elbow macaroni. Simmer for another 30 minutes, adding more water if needed, and stirring occasionally until the macaroni is cooked through and the soup has thickened slightly.
8. Serve hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.
9. **To Freeze:** Allow the soup to cool completely. Then, place in a freezer-safe container, leaving about an inch of headspace. Freeze for up to 3 months.
10. **To Reheat:** Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Gently reheat in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Avoid boiling.