Description
A comforting and hearty Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup that is perfect for a cozy meal. This easy-to-make soup is loaded with ground beef, tomatoes, pasta, and flavorful seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Base & Seasonings:
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot, brown the ground beef in olive oil. Add onion and garlic.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings. Simmer.
- Cook Pasta: Add macaroni and vegetables, simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Adjust & Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup thickens upon standing, add more liquid when reheating.
- Experiment with different pasta shapes for variety.
- For extra richness, mix in tomato paste while cooking the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
