Description
This Beef and Macaroni Soup is a nostalgic one-pot wonder loaded with ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato broth. Comforting, hearty, and ready in under an hour, it’s a weeknight dinner staple and freezer-friendly favorite.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 oz can tomato sauce
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn or peas (optional)
Fresh parsley or grated Parmesan for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
4. Add elbow macaroni, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
5. Add optional vegetables in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free.
Add more broth if reheating leftovers—the pasta soaks up liquid.
Customize with your favorite vegetables like spinach, green beans, or carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Beef and Macaroni Soup, comfort food, one-pot, ground beef soup