Description
This Homemade Ground Beef Pasta Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines savory beef, tender pasta, and wholesome vegetables in a comforting broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, it’s a hug in a bowl that brings joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 6 cups beef broth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1.75 cups macaroni
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until it is browned.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth, and then add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and the bay leaf. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Once boiling, add the macaroni and frozen mixed vegetables. Stir to incorporate everything evenly. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the macaroni is al dente.
- After the macaroni is cooked, remove the pot from heat. Discard the bay leaf, and let the soup sit for a few minutes.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, consider browning the beef with a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt before adding the onion. Don’t skip the bay leaf; it adds a subtle depth of flavor that enhances the overall taste of the soup.