Description
Beef & Macaroni Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal. This savory soup combines ground beef, tender macaroni, and nutritious green beans in a rich tomato-based broth, seasoned with classic herbs for a delightful flavor. It’s an easy and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup frozen green beans
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add Broth and Tomatoes: Stir in the beef broth, water, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook Macaroni and Green Beans: Add the uncooked macaroni and frozen green beans to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until the macaroni is tender.
- Serve: Serve the soup hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg