For a richer flavor, try browning the ground beef with a tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Feel free to customize the vegetables to your liking. Diced carrots, green beans, or zucchini would also be delicious additions. If you don't have barley on hand, you can substitute with rice or quinoa, adjusting cooking time as needed. To prevent the macaroni from becoming mushy, be sure to cook it al dente and add it to the soup during the last 15 minutes of cooking. For a vegetarian option, omit the ground beef and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth. You can also add lentils or beans for extra protein.
Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME6 hrs 5 mins
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TOTAL TIME6 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS39
A hearty and comforting slow-cooked soup featuring savory ground beef, tender macaroni, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for a chilly evening or a fuss-free weeknight meal. Freezes beautifully for future enjoyment!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate55 g
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Cholesterol33 mg
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Fiber8 g
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Protein21 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium654 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
02 Step
Recipe View Place browned beef into a slow cooker. Add water, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, undrained corn, lima beans, barley, celery, onion, beef bouillon cube, ground paprika, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.
03 Step
Recipe View With 15 minutes remaining on the slow cooker timer, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite (al dente), approximately 8 minutes. Drain well.
04 Step
Recipe View Add the cooked macaroni to the slow cooker soup. Stir gently until thoroughly combined and heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Berniece Nikolaus
Jun 30, 2025This is the best hamburger soup I've ever made! The slow cooker makes the beef so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Priscilla Runolfsdottir
Jun 19, 2025This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a delicious, ready-to-eat meal.
Bart Kiehn
Apr 1, 2025I found that 6 hours was a little too long for my slow cooker, and the macaroni became a bit overcooked. Next time, I'll add the macaroni during the last 30 minutes of cooking instead of 15.
Raphael Spinka
Dec 8, 2024My family raved about this soup! The barley adds a nice texture and the flavors are so comforting.
Tristin Crist
Dec 1, 2024I added some diced carrots and a can of kidney beans to the soup, and it turned out great! Thanks for sharing this easy and adaptable recipe.