Best 6 Poor Mans Soup Recipes

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Poor man's soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is made with simple and inexpensive ingredients. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat, and it can be easily adapted to your own taste. This delicious soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day and it is filling enough to be a meal on its own.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

POOR MAN'S DINNER



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Don't let the name fool you-this dish guarantees "million-dollar taste" with just a few ingredients!-Mila Abner, Vada, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
5 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup 2% milk
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Season with pepper and garlic powder. Layer the beef, potatoes and onion slices in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Combine soup and milk; pour over all. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Garnish with parsley.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

POOR MAN'S HAMBURGER STEAKS



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An old fashioned hamburger steak recipe topped with cream of mushroom. Serve with some warm mashed potatoes and your favorite green vegetable. Our family loves this. Makes a great cheap meal!

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Salisbury Steak Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds ground beef
25 saltine crackers, crushed
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, crackers, milk, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Form 6 or 8 large beef patties, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, or other shallow casserole dish. Pour the condensed soup evenly over the top of the patties, and sprinkle canned mushrooms over the top. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until beef patties are well done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 142.5 mg, Fat 46.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 43.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 1618.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

POOR MAN'S SOUP



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Make and share this Poor Man's Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by proudmommy04

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb hamburger
10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
5 cups beef broth
3 1/2 cups egg noodles
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 small onion

Steps:

  • Boil the beef broth.
  • Add cayenne pepper, garlic powder, small onion, and tomato sauce.
  • Add 1 lb hamburger broken up.
  • Let hamburger cook through.
  • Add mixed vegetables and egg noodles.
  • Cook on medium until egg noodles are done.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 1397.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 34.9

POOR MAN'S STROGANOFF



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This is a recipe I came up with when I was helping to raise 6 kids. Every penny counted. You can add onions if desired.

Provided by Richard Daggett

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pint sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef with Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add to ground beef.
  • Stir sour cream into ground beef mixture; cook and stir until hot, about 5 minutes. Serve over egg noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.8 g, Cholesterol 192.1 mg, Fat 43.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 268.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

POOR MAN'S SOUP (VEGETARIAN)



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A recipe my grandma used to make and growing up would call it poor man's soup. A few easy, good and basic soup/stew recipe.

Provided by keenj64-life

Categories     Potato

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion
3 stalks celery (cubed small)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 -3 carrots (sliced)
5 potatoes (cubed for stew)
1 cup rice
2 -3 tablespoons poultry seasoning
salt

Steps:

  • Cook slowly (low heat) the following: onion, celery, garlic and carrots for a few minutes before adding potatoes.
  • Add potatoes and a couple handfuls of rice.
  • Add several tablespoons McKay's Chicken Seasoning to taste.
  • salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 31.8, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 4.9

POOR MAN'S SOUP



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies or Rotel
16 ounce frozen mixed vegetables package
8 pieces potatoes peeled and diced
1 piece small onion diced
6 cube beef bouillon
8 cups water
1 tablespoons salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Brown meat on stove top and drain grease. Combine all ingredients, heat over low for about an hour. Add salt and pepper to taste and walla- dinner's served! Enjoy this low-cost meal, which makes enough to serve a family of four for dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day.
  • This can also be prepared for the crockpot. Simply brown the beef or turkey and combine all ingredients in crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Fresh ingredients can also be used if you have them, and are so delish!

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more nutrients your soup will have. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and leafy greens.
  • Don't be afraid to use frozen or canned vegetables: They're just as nutritious as fresh vegetables, and they're often more affordable.
  • Add some protein: Beans, lentils, and meat are all good sources of protein that can help to make your soup more filling.
  • Season your soup to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good starting points. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Let your soup simmer for a while: This will help to develop the flavors and make your soup more delicious.
  • Serve your soup with a side of bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the broth and make your meal more satisfying.

Conclusion:

Poor man's soup is a delicious and affordable meal that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftovers and it's also a good source of nutrients. With a little creativity, you can make a poor man's soup that the whole family will love.

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