Description
Looking for a cozy, satisfying meal that’s easy to whip up any night of the week? This Beef and Macaroni Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Made with tender ground beef, elbow pasta, and a tomato-rich broth seasoned with herbs, it’s a one-pot wonder you’ll make again and again. Perfect for a quick dinner, hearty lunch, or easy meal prep—this easy recipe is also great for freezer storage. Whether you’re browsing dinner ideas or searching for a warming healthy snack, this classic delivers big flavor with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
2 cups water
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
2. Push the beef to one side, add olive oil if needed, and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and water. Add basil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10–15 minutes to develop flavor.
5. Add the elbow macaroni and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.
6. Adjust seasonings if needed. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
To avoid soggy pasta in leftovers, cook the macaroni separately and mix it in just before serving.
Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter variation.
Add extra veggies like spinach, carrots, or bell peppers for more nutrition and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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