Description
Beef and Macaroni Soup is a hearty, cozy stovetop dish that feeds a family with tender ground beef, elbow macaroni, and vegetables in a rich tomato broth. This comforting soup comes together in about 50 minutes and is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or weekend lunches. It delivers classic flavors and leftovers that taste even better the next day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- Optional: chopped parsley or grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and seasonings.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Add macaroni and cook 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot with parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Tip: If you prefer a thicker soup, simmer a few extra minutes to reduce slightly.
- For softer pasta, cook a minute longer or use more broth.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days; reheat on the stove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 219
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Beef and Macaroni Soup, pasta soup, beef soup, tomato soup, family dinner, comfort food, stovetop soup, easy soup