Description
Easy One-Pot Busy Day Soup is a quick, comforting dinner solution that combines ground beef, mixed vegetables, pasta, and savory chicken broth in a single pot. Ideal for busy families, this recipe delivers a hearty, nutrient‑rich meal in under 45 minutes, perfect for weeknight feeding. The soup’s balanced flavors and satisfying texture make it a go‑to comfort food, while the simple steps ensure even novice cooks can create a restaurant‑quality bowl with minimal cleanup. Enjoy the warmth in every
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups short‑tube pasta
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in pasta and mixed vegetables, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, about 10‑12 minutes.
- Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- use gluten‑free pasta. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop
- adding a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One‑pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy One-Pot Busy Day Soup, quick soup recipe, weeknight dinner ideas, one pot meals, beef soup recipe, easy chicken broth soup, hearty pasta soup, family friendly soup, 30 minute meals