This is an easy-to-make simple soup recipe that features a hearty beef base with diced tomatoes, chopped onions, and elbow macaroni noodles.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Rest Time10 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Mary Lou Coon
Equipment
1 medium soup pot
Ingredients
6cups beef brothYou have the option to buy this product boxed, canned, wet concentrate or dry mix. Just follow the instructions on the package when you make your purchase.
1lbground beef (browned and drained)
1 -14 ozcan of diced tomatoes
½ cupsmall elbow macaroni noodles You will think this is not enough, but it is plenty.
1 smallonion chopped (about 1/3 cup)If you prefer to use onion powder, use 1 teaspoon.
½tspsaltSince store-bought broth is often salty enough, I would refrain from adding salt until the end of the cooking time, after tasting the soup first.
Instructions
Brown and drain the ground beef.
Using a medium soup pot, add 6 cups of beef broth. Add the browned and drained ground beef, tomatoes, chopped onion, black pepper, and garlic powder and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
Once your soup base comes to a boil add the 1/2 cup of small elbow macaroni and stir. Turn down to medium heat and allow the macaroni to cook which is about 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and let set for 10 or 15 minutes.
Serve up hot with grilled cheese sandwiches or crusty bread.
Note: You can customize this simple beef soup recipe by omitting the elbow macaroni noodles and adding a 14-ounce bag of mixed vegetables instead, creating a delicious and hearty beef vegetable soup. Just cook the soup over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, and enjoy a nutritious and comforting meal.
Notes
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