Description
Beef macaroni soup is a comforting and hearty dish that warms the soul with every spoonful. This easy-to-make recipe combines lean ground beef, tender macaroni, and vibrant vegetables in a savory broth, making it perfect for family dinners or chilly nights. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy this deliciously satisfying meal that brings back cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add the ground beef, cooking until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced carrots, celery, and minced garlic; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the uncooked elbow macaroni; stir to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg