Recession Food: Hamburger Soup

By Author: Montgomery Emerson
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As the recession deepens, families are looking for more ways to stretch their dollar. This article looks at one type of dish that can be inexpensive, full of good tasting ingredients that can be modified to taste. If you make enough, you can stretch this dish to be savored as future lunch or dinner.

Hamburger soup is one of those recession era foods that can be made very easily in the morning as a crock pot dish that is ready for evening dinner. Of course, hamburger is the main ingredient, but there can be infinite variations based on preference.

Broth: Once the Hamburger is cooked, drain the excess grease and place into the pot. Adding a can of Beef or vegetable both will allow the soup to have a base that is not only healthy but will add the starting flavor to the dish.

Tomato Base: On variation to the recipe is to add a can of Stewed or Diced Tomatoes to the broth base. Some brands will also have Italian based spices included that can to the tomato flavor.

Vegetable Medley: There are multiple vegetables that can be used based on preference. Potatoes, carrots and onions are the ...
... most commonly used in this category. Even here you have some flexibility... No matter what type of potato is used, leaving the skins on will add more taste to the dish. Of course, you want to wash the potatoes thoroughly before adding to the soup. New potatoes are small enough that they can be added without being cut up which reduces the effort and time to preparation. Red, russet or fancy potatoes can be used...whatever you have in stock will be fine.

Added Flavors: As the Hamburger soup cooks, the number of ingredients you can use to increase flavor to the dish are countless. Based on preference and taste; Ketchup, Soy Sauce and even some beef bullion cubes can be added to the broth to not only thicken the mixture, but provide a sweet texture to the mixture.


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