Indulge in a flavorful and comforting journey with our zesty Italian hamburger helper soup, a culinary delight that tantalizes your taste buds. This hearty soup, inspired by classic Italian flavors, combines the goodness of ground beef, tender pasta, and a vibrant tomato-based broth. Each spoonful promises a symphony of savory and tangy notes, making it a perfect meal for a cozy dinner or a quick lunch.
But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers three exciting variations to suit your preferences. Craving a creamy and cheesy twist? Opt for the creamy Italian hamburger helper soup, where a luscious blend of cream cheese and Parmesan cheese transforms the soup into an irresistibly smooth and rich indulgence. Prefer a spicy kick? The spicy Italian hamburger helper soup infuses a fiery heat, thanks to the addition of chili powder, cayenne pepper, and diced jalapeños, creating a thrilling taste experience. And for those who enjoy a classic, comforting meal, the traditional Italian hamburger helper soup remains a timeless favorite, offering a comforting and nostalgic flavor that warms the soul.
No matter which variation you choose, our zesty Italian hamburger helper soup is sure to become a family favorite. Its ease of preparation, using pantry staples and simple cooking techniques, makes it an accessible and convenient meal option. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Italian hamburger helper soup.
ZESTY HAMBURGER SOUP
This recipe is great for those very cold winter days or just when you feel like eating soup. I usually serve this with hot garlic bread or hot crusty French bread. -Kelly Milan, Lake Jackson, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in water, potatoes, corn, pasta and jalapeno. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients and heat through., Freeze option: Cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK ITALIAN SOUP
Warm their tummies with "soup-er" easy Quick Italian Soup. It's made quickly with Hamburger Helper® dinner mix, ground beef and veggies.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
- Stir in hot water, contents of sauce mix pouch (from Hamburger Helper box), tomatoes, corn and cheese; break up tomatoes. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in contents of uncooked pasta pouch (from Hamburger Helper box) and zucchini. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle each serving with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
ZESTY ITALIAN HAMBURGER HELPER SOUP
This hearty "delicious" ground beef soup was prepared using a box of Hamburger Helper, canned tomatoes (stewed and Rotel), beef broth, corn, green beans, carrots, zucchini, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spray the inside of a Dutch oven or soup kettle, with a no-stick cooking spray.
- In the Dutch oven or kettle, add the ground beef, and season beef with a bit of black pepper. (Do not add salt to this recipe!).
- Brown the ground beef three quarters of the way, over medium heat; stirring to break up the meat.
- Add the onions, and sprinkle onions with a bit of the pepper, then add the garlic.
- Finish browning the beef and cooking the onions and garlic, this will just take a minute or two.
- In the meantime, cook the frozen green beans in a microwave, till they are about three quarters of the way done; drain beans and set them aside. (Note: I sprinkled the green beans with a bit of black pepper, before microwaving them.).
- Add the following ingredients to the kettle of cooked beef, the seasoning packet from the boxed hamburger helper, the beef broth, stewed tomatoes, the Rotel Tomatoes, zucchini, sliced baby carrots, whole kernel corn, the cooked green beans, and the Italian seasoning.
- Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer, cover, and simmer the soup for 10 minutes.
- Uncover the kettle, stir the soup, and add the package of penne pasta, that's included in the box of hamburger helper.
- Bring soup to a second boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and simmer the soup for 15 minutes.
- Remove soup from heat, stir the soup, and serve.
- Note: I noticed after making this soup and using the 6.4 oz. box of Italian Lasagna Hamburger Helper (with the mini lasagna noodles in the box) verses the Zesty Italian (which adds mini penne pasta to the box), the next day when I reheated the soup, I had to add a bit more liquid, as the soup had thickened, and it had the consistency of a goulash. Since the mini lasagna noodles seem to absorb the liquid, I added more broth (a 1/2 cup) plus I added some V-8 Spicy Hot Vegetable Juice.
ZESTY ITALIAN HAMBURGER HELPER SOUP
I created this soup back in 2009, using a box of Betty Crocker Zesty Italian Hamburger Helper. I've also made this soup using a box of Italian Lasagna Hamburger Helper as well. This soup is hearty and delicious!
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Other Soups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Spray the inside of a Dutch oven or soup kettle, with a no-stick cooking spray.
- 2. In the Dutch oven or kettle, add the ground beef, and season beef with a bit of black pepper. (Do not add salt to this recipe!)
- 3. Brown the ground beef three quarters of the way, over medium heat; stirring to break up the meat.
- 4. Add the onions, and sprinkle onions with a bit of the pepper, then add the garlic.
- 5. Finish browning the beef and cooking the onions and garlic, this will just take a minute or two.
- 6. In the meantime, cook the frozen green beans in a microwave, till they are about three quarters of the way done; drain beans and set them aside.(Note: I sprinkled the green beans with a bit of black pepper, before microwaving them.)
- 7. Add the following ingredients to the kettle of cooked beef, the seasoning packet from the boxed hamburger helper, the beef broth, stewed tomatoes, the Rotel Tomatoes, zucchini, sliced baby carrots, whole kernel corn, the cooked green beans, and the Italian seasoning.
- 8. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer, cover, and simmer the soup for 10 minutes.
- 9. Uncover the kettle, stir the soup, and add the package of penne pasta, that's included in the box of hamburger helper.
- 10. Bring soup to a second boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and simmer the soup for 15 minutes.
- 11. Remove soup from heat, stir the soup, and serve.
- 12. Note: I noticed after making this soup and using the 6.4 oz. box of Italian Lasagna Hamburger Helper (with the mini lasagna noodles in the box) verses the Zesty Italian (which adds mini penne pasta to the box), the next day when I reheated the soup, I had to add a bit more liquid, as the soup had thickened, and it had the consistency of a goulash. Since the mini lasagna noodles seem to absorb the liquid, I added more broth (a 1/2 cup) plus I added some V-8 Spicy Hot Vegetable Juice.
ZESTY ITALIAN SOUP
While visiting my sister-in-law, we had a delicious Italian soup at a local restaurant. We decided to duplicate it at home and came up with this recipe. The seasonings and types of tomatoes can be varied to suit your family's tastes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h15m
Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, carrot, jalapeno, Italian seasoning and garlic. , Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in macaroni.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 1034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
HOMEMADE CHEESY ITALIAN HAMBURGER HELPER
Hamburger Helper is a favorite weeknight meal and now you can make your own at home. We loved the choice of seasonings in this recipe. They add a lot of flavor to the dish. What makes this really special, though, is the melted cheddar cheese. Once that's incorporated it's fabulous and very creamy. The perfect recipe when you need...
Provided by Kim Kelemen
Categories Beef
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat a larger skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, paprika, parsley, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2. Drain grease when browned.
- 3. Add beef broth.
- 4. Add milk.
- 5. Add tomato sauce.
- 6. Add noodles.
- 7. Stir and bring to a boil.
- 8. Cover and simmer 10-12 minutes. Stir frequently so it doesn't stick.
- 9. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve.
MOM'S ITALIAN "HAMBURGER HELPER"
My mother never bought the box mix, but called this Hamburger Helper. Easy to fix, and kids love it!
Provided by hokiegal
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on box.
- Meanwhile, brown ground beef with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Drain grease and add sauce.
- Heat.
- Drain pasta and add to sauce mixture.
- Stir in cheese until it just melts.
- Serve with garlic bread and salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.4, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 82.1, Sodium 460.1, Carbohydrate 63.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6, Protein 33.2
CHEESEBURGER MAC SOUP
All your favorite cheeseburger flavors in this creamy soup topped with chopped dill pickles.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, cook beef, onion, garlic and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
- Stir in sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box), tomatoes, milk, water, ketchup and mustard. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box) and cheese. Cover; cook 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally or until thoroughly heated. Top with pickles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1530 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g
HAMBURGER HELPER LASAGNA SOUP
This 'delicious' hearty soup is made with "seasoned" ground pork sausage. It's a nice change from the usual lasagna hamburger helper soup recipe, which is made with ground beef.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Other Soups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Spray the inside of a Dutch oven or soup kettle, with a no-stick cooking spray.
- 2. In the Dutch oven or kettle, add the ground beef, and season beef with a bit of black pepper. (Do not add salt to this recipe!)
- 3. Brown the ground beef three quarters of the way, over medium heat; stirring to break up the meat.
- 4. Add the onions, and sprinkle onions with a bit of the pepper, then add the garlic.
- 5. Finish browning the beef and cooking the onions and garlic, this will just take a minute or two.
- 6. Add the following ingredients to the kettle of cooked beef, the seasoning packet from the boxed hamburger helper, the beef broth, stewed tomatoes, the Rotel Tomatoes, whole kernel corn, zucchini, and the Italian seasoning.
- 7. Bring soup to a boil; stirring the soup occasionally.
- 8. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer the soup for 10 minutes; stirring the soup occasionally.
- 9. Add the uncooked noodles to the Dutch oven or kettle. Bring soup to a second boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and simmer the soup for 15 minutes.
- 10. Remove soup from heat, stir the soup, and serve.
- 11. Top each bowl of soup, with a sprinkle of the grated parmesan cheese.
- 12. *Note: For this recipe, I used "seasoned" ground pork sausage, which already has garlic, onion, ground sage, salt, and black pepper added to it, but you could substitute ground beef for the sausage. Also, any leftovers reheated, will have the consistency of a goulash, rather than a soup.
HAMBURGER HELPER SOUP
Ok - go ahead and laugh! This comforting soup is well received in times of sadness or trouble. I keep the ingredients in the pantry for just those times, I kid you not!!!
Provided by KeyWee
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and onion in Dutch oven until beef is no longer pink- drain.
- Stir in cheese sauce mix from Hamburger Helper package.
- Stir in water, basil, salt, pepper& tomatoes, and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat, cover& simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in macaroni from the Hamburger Helper package, add Veg-All, cover& simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in parsely& serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 586.1, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 23.9
ZESTY ITALIAN DINNER
Mamma mia! Hamburger Helper® dinner mix makes quick work of a hearty Italian skillet dish accented with three cheeses.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook beef and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
- Rinse beans with cold water to separate. Stir hot water, uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix and beans into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender. Remove from heat and uncover; stir in cottage cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg
ITALIAN SAUSAGE HAMBURGER HELPER SOUP
This is a hearty meat, pasta, vegetable soup. Main ingredients are: "sweet Italian sausage" boxed Hamburger Helper "Italian Sausage Flavor", beef broth, water, stewed tomatoes, green beans, carrots, zucchini, onion, garlic, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and grated parmesan cheese.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spray the inside of a stockpot, with a no-stick cooking spray.
- To the pot, add the sausage, and season it with a bit of black pepper, if desired. (Do not add salt to this recipe!).
- Brown the sausage over medium heat; stirring to break up the meat.
- While the sausage is browning, cook the frozen green beans in a microwave, till they are about three quarters of the way done; drain beans and set them aside. (I cooked the beans in an 850 watt microwave for 6 minutes, but stirring them after 3 minutes I also season the beans with a bit of black pepper).
- When sausage is done browning, then drain it in a colander.
- To the stockpot, lightly saute' the onions for a minute or two. (Add a bit of vegetable oil if need be).
- Add garlic to the pot, and saute' the garlic for about 1 minute.
- Place sausage back into the pot, then sprinkle the seasoning packet from the hamburger helper over all, and stir to coat the meat.
- To the pot add the following ingredients: the beef broth, one and a half soup cans of water, the stewed tomatoes, sliced baby carrots, zucchini, green beans, the Italian seasoning, and the rotini pasta that's included in the boxed hamburger helper.
- Bring soup to a boil, then lower the heat, and simmer the soup for about 14 minutes.
- Remove soup from heat, stir the soup, and serve.
- If desired, sprinkle each bowl of soup with a bit of the parmesan cheese.
- Note: I noticed after cooking the soup, the carrots seemed to be slightly crisp. For those who'd prefer them to be a bit more cooked, I would do the following after adding the cooked meat, the seasoning packet, onion, garlic, broth, water, and just the carrots to the stockpot. Bring those ingredients to a boil, then lower the heat, and simmer it for 5 minutes. Then add the remaining ingredients, (the stewed tomatoes, zucchini, green beans and Italian seasoning) and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat, and simmer the soup for about 14 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.2, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 1173.9, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 18.6
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage.
- Add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, to the soup for extra nutrition.
- If you like a spicy soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño pepper.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
- If you use a different type of pasta like penne or macaroni, adjust the amount of liquid as needed, so the pasta is cooked al dente.
Conclusion:
This Zesty Italian Hamburger Helper Soup is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover hamburger. The soup is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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