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Hot Dog Soup

Easy but tasty hot dog soup combines franks and veggies in a tomatoey broth for a satisfying 30-minute meal that won't break the bank.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Recipe Makes: 4 servings
Approximate Cost: $1.50

Equipment

  • knife
  • large pot
  • fork

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • ½ pound carrots (peeled, chopped)
  • ½ pound potatoes (peeled, cut into 2-inch cubes)
  • 8 cups water (more or less as needed)
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes, do not drain)
  • 1 16-ounce pack hot dogs (approximately 8 hot dogs, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
  • fresh chopped parsley (optional, to garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat large pot over medium-high heat. When pot is warm, add olive oil and heat until oil is hot and shimmery.
  • When oil is hot, add onion and carrots to pot. Sauté 5 minutes or until onion is translucent and carrots have softened.
    Overhead view of a large pot holding chopped onions, carrots, and garlic. A wooden spoon rests with the handle on the edge of the pot.
  • Add potatoes to pot, then pour in enough water to cover - approximately 8 cups or so, depending on size of pot.
    Overhead view of potatoes, water, carrots, onions, and garlic in a large soup pot on a marble countertop.
  • Bring water to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and add tomatoes and hot dogs. Stir to incorporate.
    Overhead view of hot dog soup in a large soup pot on a white and grey marble countertop.
  • Simmer mixture uncovered 20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender (see Notes). After 20 minutes, season soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Portion soup into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Recipe Notes

  • Water: For more flavor, use vegetable broth or beef broth instead of water. You could also use bone broth if it works in your budget or if you've got the leftover bones from another recipe and want to make your own!
  • Fork Tender: Fork tender just means that the potatoes are tender enough that you can poke them with the tines of a fork, and the tines will easily pierce the skin and down into the potato.

Recipe costs provided are approximate. Actual cost per recipe & serving will vary by location, store, brand, etc. Approximate cost shown does not include costs for any optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 437kcal | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 819mg | Total Carbs: 43g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Net Carbs: 39g | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 105mg
Cheap Cheap Eats recipe developed by Cheryl Malik