Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

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Easy and delicious soup with a nice thickness. You can make it in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. When this cools, it will be very thick, but it thins out when reheated. Freezes very well.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans beef consomme

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

  • 4 carrots, finely chopped

  • 3 stalks celery, finely chopped

  • 4 tablespoons pearl barley

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Cook and stir beef and onion until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in beef consomme, tomatoes, water, and tomato soup. Add carrots, celery, barley, thyme, and bay leaf.

  2. Close and lock the lid. Select Soup function; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.

Cook’s Note

If you're making it on the stovetop, brown the ground beef and onion together, then add the remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

251 Calories
11g Fat
18g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 251
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 950mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 31mg 35%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 661mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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