Description
A comforting and hearty Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup recipe that is perfect for a cozy dinner. This soup is packed with ground beef, tomatoes, and macaroni, simmered in a flavorful broth and seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Cook onion and garlic: Add diced onion and minced garlic, cook until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add broth and seasonings: Stir in beef broth, water, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add macaroni: Add the uncooked macaroni and simmer for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Notes:
- For a thicker soup, reduce the water slightly.
- You can also stir in a handful of spinach or shredded cheese just before serving for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
