Description
Hearty beef and macaroni soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending rich meaty flavors with tender pasta goodness. Warm spices and creamy broth create a satisfying meal that hugs you with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) prime ground beef
Fresh Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) finely chopped red onion
- 14 ounces (396 grams) fresh chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) rich beef stock
- 2 tablespoons sundried tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon traditional Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) uncooked elbow pasta
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) quick-freeze garden vegetables
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef with red onions until the meat is fully cooked and onions are softened, carefully draining excess grease to maintain a clean flavor profile.
- Infuse the pot with beef stock, introducing chopped tomatoes, sundried tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and basil. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing herbs and seasonings to release their aromatic essence for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in elbow macaroni and mixed vegetables, continuing to cook for 8-10 minutes until pasta reaches an al dente texture and vegetables become tender yet vibrant.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, ensuring a balanced and harmonious flavor throughout the soup.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a sprinkle of shredded cheese for an extra layer of creamy richness.
- Accompany the soup with warm, crusty bread to transform this hearty dish into a complete and satisfying meal that comforts from the first spoonful.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier soup base without compromising rich flavor.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Cooking pasta separately prevents overcooking and maintains its perfect al dente consistency when added to the soup.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace regular elbow macaroni with gluten-free pasta or cauliflower rice as a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg