Description
Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup is a hearty, comforting dish combining savory ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and rich tomato broth, perfect for filling and flavorful meals on chilly days.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
6 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
1 cup elbow macaroni (or small pasta)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking into crumbles, until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion to pot and sauté for 3–5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, pepper, smoked paprika (if using), and Italian seasoning. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in elbow macaroni. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or a pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan if desired. Serve with crusty bread or salad.
Notes
Add carrots, celery, or bell peppers with onions for extra flavor and nutrition.
Use whole wheat, gluten-free, or other small pasta shapes as preferred.
For thicker soup, reduce broth or simmer uncovered longer.
Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Substitute fresh basil or thyme for Italian seasoning for a different flavor.
Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on stovetop, adding broth or water if too thick.
Freeze in airtight containers for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
