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Depression Era Slum Soup

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A simple Depression-era soup made with ground beef, potatoes, corn, and broth. Affordable, filling, and easy to adjust with what you have on hand.

Ingredients

  • 1-2 pounds ground beef

  • 2 potatoes per pound of beef, peeled and diced

  • 1/2 cup corn per pound of beef (frozen or canned)

  • 1 small onion per pound of beef, diced

  • 1-2 tablespoons dried parsley

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Water or broth, enough to cover

  • Bouillon, optional

Instructions

  1. In a large soup pot, brown the ground beef and diced onion together over medium heat. Cook until the beef is fully browned and the onion is soft, leaving the drippings in the pot.

  2. While the beef cooks, place the diced potatoes in a separate pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until just tender. Reserve about ¼ cup of the potato cooking liquid, then drain the rest.

  3. Add the cooked potatoes to the pot with the beef and onions. Stir in the corn, then add enough broth to cover everything.

  4. Season with parsley, salt, and pepper. Use the reserved potato liquid to adjust the consistency if needed.

  5. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for another 15–20 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

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