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A comforting and hearty soup with beef, tomato broth, and tender macaroni, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy meals.

Beef Macaroni Soup

A comforting and hearty soup with beef, tomato broth, and tender macaroni, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 29 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • spoon
  • ladle
  • measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, thyme, and bay leaves.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in macaroni and simmer for another 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
  6. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and serve.

Notes

  • Cook macaroni separately if planning to store leftovers to prevent overcooking.
  • Add extra veggies for more nutrition.