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Ground Beef Pasta Soup Recipe

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This Ground Beef Pasta Soup is a hearty and comforting meal packed with tender ground beef, flavorful broth, diced tomatoes, and tender macaroni. Enhanced with aromatic herbs and seasonings, it’s perfect served with garlic bread or a fresh side salad. Easy to prepare and quick to cook, this soup is satisfying and ideal for a family dinner or those cozy days when you crave a warm and filling meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • 1.75 cups macaroni
  • 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables

Instructions

  1. Brown the Ground Beef and Build the Flavor Base: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion, breaking the beef apart with a spoon as it cooks until browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat leaving a thin coating to carry flavor.
  2. Build the Soup Base with Aromatics and Seasonings: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen its flavor. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes with juices, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and bay leaf. Mix well to combine all ingredients and dissolve the tomato paste.
  3. Simmer the Broth to Meld Flavors: Bring soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 5 minutes allowing flavors to meld together.
  4. Add Pasta and Vegetables: Stir in macaroni and frozen mixed vegetables. Continue to simmer until pasta is cooked tender, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Final Seasoning and Serve: Remove bay leaf and taste the soup; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese or alongside garlic bread and fresh salad.

Notes

  • For freezing, omit pasta during initial cooking to prevent mushiness. Add freshly cooked pasta when reheating.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave, adding broth or water if soup thickens.
  • Serving with garlic bread or crackers adds a delightful crunch.
  • Adding shredded cheddar cheese on top makes the soup even heartier.

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