Description
This hearty and flavorful Beef and Macaroni Soup is a comforting classic packed with ground beef, tender pasta, and savory vegetables in a rich tomato-based broth. Perfect for chilly nights, it’s an easy recipe ideal for quick dinners, meal prep, or family gatherings. If you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, cold-weather soups, or cozy food ideas, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
4 cups beef broth
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large soup pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
2. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
3. Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
5. Add uncooked elbow macaroni and cook for another 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
7. Serve hot, and store leftovers once cooled.
Notes
If making ahead, cook the pasta separately to prevent it from soaking up too much broth.
Low-sodium broth allows better control over salt levels in the final dish.
This soup freezes well—just leave out the pasta and add fresh when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy dinner, beef soup, quick dinner, macaroni soup, cozy meals, soup recipe, comfort food