Description
A hearty and comforting Busy Day Soup recipe that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Made with ground beef, vegetables, and pasta in a flavorful tomato broth, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
Soup Base:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed tomato soup
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion until fully cooked.
- Add Ingredients: Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato soup, frozen vegetables, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add the uncooked macaroni, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 10–12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- This soup is versatile—use any veggies or pasta you have. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
