The cupboards are looking a little scant. But with a few budget-friendly ingredients, you can make a wonderful meal.
When you want a warm, filling soup that won’t break the bank, Hot Dog Soup fits the bill. The simple, familiar flavors make it a great comfort food for cold days. Make sure you have dinner rolls for dipping.
This recipe feeds six and takes about 1 hour total to prepare.

Budget Friendly Hot Dog Soup
Ingredients
- 16 oz Hot Dogs (beef is best)
- 1 white onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 golden potatoes
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 8 oz Italian diced tomatoes
- 14 oz stock (beef, chicken, or vegetable)
- 4 oz frozen green beans
- 4 oz frozen sweet corn
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the hot dogs into bite-sized bits
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter
- Add the garlic and onion
- Stir until they’re soft
- Add in potatoes
- Pour in enough water just to cover everything
- Add onion powder
- Bring to a boil
- Over medium heat, add the broth, tomatoes, stock, vegetables, and hot dogs.
- Simmer until the potatoes are tender (about 30 minutes)