Description
Hearty quick beef macaroni veggie soup combines robust beef with tender pasta and garden vegetables in a comforting broth. Home cooks will appreciate this simple, nourishing meal that delivers satisfying flavor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) uncooked macaroni
- 1 3/4 cups (420 milliliters) mixed frozen vegetables
- 1 packet onion soup mix
Liquids:
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) water
- 1 can (28 ounces / 794 grams) diced tomatoes with juice
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, sear ground beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned, carefully draining excess fat to prevent greasiness.
- Pour water into the pot, incorporating onion soup mix and diced tomatoes with their natural juices, allowing the mixture to gently simmer for approximately 60 minutes, developing rich, deep flavors.
- Introduce uncooked macaroni and frozen vegetable medley into the simmering liquid, continuing to cook for an additional 12-15 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture and vegetables are heated through.
- Remove from heat, stirring gently to ensure even distribution of ingredients, then serve immediately in warm bowls, capturing the robust and comforting essence of this hearty soup.
Notes
- Meat Alternatives: Swap ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein option that still delivers robust flavor.
- Veggie Boost: Chop fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, or bell peppers to enhance nutritional value and add extra texture to the soup.
- Gluten-Free Hack: Replace traditional macaroni with gluten-free pasta or cauliflower rice to make the recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Flavor Enhancement: Sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs like basil and parsley on top just before serving to elevate the dish’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg