Description
A comforting and hearty Beef and Macaroni Soup recipe that’s perfect for a cozy family meal. This easy stovetop soup is loaded with ground beef, vegetables, and tender macaroni in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot, sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Broth and Tomatoes: Stir in beef broth, water, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Season and Simmer: Add Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook Pasta and Vegetables: Stir in macaroni and frozen vegetables. Cook for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Adjust and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For extra flavor, add a bay leaf while simmering (remember to remove before serving).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
