Hamburger soup with a little added bacon makes it special and tasty. Here is a recipe which uses reasonably priced, quick and easy to cook mince whether it be chicken, turkey, elk or beef. There are many other recipes online and the trick is to find one that you and your family enjoy. It is easy to add, delete or switch ingredients and make nutritious healthy meals for your family at a reasonable cost. This, I believe, was based on a Best of Bridge cook book and has always been a family favourite with a few changes over the years :
Hamburger & Bacon Soup Ingredients (For 4 - 6 adults)
- 2 - 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 lb Mince meat (turkey, chicken, beef, game meat, etc)
- ¼ to ½ pound chopped bacon pieces
- Liquid: 4 cups broth - 32 oz Vegetarian, chicken
- 3 - 4 cups of Canned tomatoes (2 canning jars) or 28 oz
- 1 medium onion - sliced
- 2 - 4 cloves Garlic - chopped
- 3- 4 (or more) medium carrots sliced
- 1 cup corn, beans, or veggie of your choice
- Spices to Add
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- Fresh chopped parsley, chives & herbs (from the garden)
- Fresh chopped celery if available
Directions:
- Heat oil in large pot on top of stove
- Stir fry bacon, onion & garlic on medium heat for 3 - 5 minutes
- Stir in spices and mix well
- Add mince meat and cook for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add broth & tomatoes & bring to boil and simmer additional 15 - 20 minutes ... that's it!
When Serving:
Add a spoon of sour cream or yoghurt and additional sauces if desired
Hamburger & Bacon Soup Notes:
- The mince should not have preservatives, hormones, steroids or other additives such as colouring. Grass fed is first choice
- Broth: Buy bulk organic vegetable broth (32 oz) if there is no fresh available... or make your own
- Use fresh or frozen drippings from roast dinners as part of the liquid. Freeze this in 2 cup quantities to use later
- Also use vegetable "water" from cooking any fresh vegetables such as carrots, yams, cabbage, broccoli and add this to half the roast liquid or purchased vegetable broth, if needed
- Depending on how "chunky" you like the soup, simply add more chopped vegetables when cooking
- Want to try to grow your own tomatoes and preserve them ? Here's how to can your tomatoes at home "Dad's Favourite Canned Tomatoes"
In Closing ...
This soup is so nourishing on a cold winters day and is so easy you will make it often. Invite friends over and make a double pot for seconds. Hope this works for you. Have fun and enjoy this nourishing, healthy soup which is a meal by itself. Enjoy! ~ Liz
Links & References:
- Have you seen the "Sugar - Hiding in Plain Site" short video from Robert Lustig. Please pass it on ❤️
- Thinking about starting a vegetable garden this year ? Tomatoes are still my #1 veggie to grow in our home garden 15 Reasons to Grow Your Own Tomatoes
- Garlic is a close 2nd! And here's How to grow garlic in your veggie garden
- Research (2013): A reason to eat fresh garlic daily "Raw Garlic Consumption as a Protective Factor for LungCancer"
- Recipe #2: Try this Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Mince Meat Sauce
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