Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pot tomato soup with ground beef, macaroni, and savory spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add the elbow macaroni and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
For variations, consider using ground turkey for a leaner option or vegetable broth for a lighter flavor. Avoid overcooking the macaroni to maintain the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg