Description
Hearty beef & tomato macaroni soup combines classic comfort with rich, savory flavors that dance across your palate. Warm, satisfying spoonful by spoonful, this soul-soothing recipe brings Italian-American cuisine right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 32 ounces (907 grams) beef broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (10.75-ounce/305 grams) cans condensed cream of tomato soup
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can diced tomatoes, undrained
Seasonings and Pasta:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups uncooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, drizzling vegetable oil across the surface to create a sizzling foundation.
- Gently tumble chopped onions, diced bell peppers, and minced garlic into the heated oil, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence for approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef into the vegetable medley, methodically fragmenting the meat with a wooden utensil until no rosy hues remain. Discard accumulated grease to ensure a clean, rich flavor profile.
- Sprinkle chili powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper across the meat mixture, stirring consistently to awaken the spices’ deep, complex notes.
- Pour tomato soup, chunky diced tomatoes with their vibrant juices, robust beef broth, and pure water into the pot, creating a harmonious liquid landscape. Stir thoroughly to integrate all components.
- Elevate the liquid to a rolling boil, then introduce macaroni pasta, reducing heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot, allowing the pasta to tenderly cook and absorb the savory essence for 10-12 minutes.
- Taste the soup, calibrating seasonings with additional salt or pepper as needed. Ladle into warm bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of grated cheese if desired.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter soup.
- Use whole wheat macaroni for added fiber and a nutritious twist on the classic recipe.
- Opt for low-sodium broth to control salt content and create a healthier version of the soup.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting chili powder or adding a dash of hot sauce for spice lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg