Description
Hearty beef and macaroni delight soup brings classic comfort to your dinner table. Italian-inspired ingredients blend perfectly, creating a soul-warming meal that connects family and friends around steaming bowls of pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (454 grams) prime ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 14 ounces (397 grams) fresh chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup quick-freeze garden vegetables
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) rich beef stock
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sundried tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon traditional Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon crushed oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil
- 1 cup (170 grams) uncooked elbow pasta
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, brown the ground beef and red onions together, carefully draining any excess fat to create a clean, robust flavor foundation.
- Introduce beef stock into the pot, then incorporate chopped tomatoes, sundried tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and sweet basil, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious blend of aromatics.
- Allow the liquid mixture to reach a gentle boil, then immediately reduce heat and let the ingredients simmer for several minutes, enabling the flavors to intertwine and develop depth.
- Gently fold uncooked elbow macaroni and quick-freeze vegetable medley into the simmering liquid, continuing to cook until pasta reaches an al dente texture and vegetables become tender.
- Calibrate the soup’s flavor profile by seasoning with salt and cracked black pepper, ensuring an even distribution of spices throughout the liquid.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, optionally crowning each portion with a delicate sprinkle of freshly shredded cheese and positioning a slice of crusty artisan bread alongside for a complete, satisfying meal experience.
Notes
- Packed with robust flavors and nutritious ingredients, this recipe promises a delightful culinary journey from the first spoonful to the last.
- A perfect weeknight meal that combines the richness of ground beef, the sweetness of garden vegetables, and the satisfying texture of tender pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg