Beef Macaroni Soup – Ready In 35 Minutes!
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If you are having a busy day and are looking for a meal you can whip up in 35 minutes or less, you have found the right recipe for you. This delicious beef macaroni soup is a hearty meal that is super quick and easy to prepare.
And the best part is the fact that your whole family will love it. It is packed with veggies, protein, and tender macaroni noodles, which makes it a very filling and satisfying meal that is ready in about half an hour.
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One of the greatest things about this particular recipe is how very versatile it is. This means you can customize it any way you want to be more in tune with your family’s taste and preferences by simply adding in your favorite veggies or using a variety of different kinds of pasta. This soup also makes for a great meal to prepare ahead of time, so if you meal prep on Sundays but do not want to eat the soup until the end of the week, you can even freeze it for up to a few months if you need to. Since you could make it in advance, you just need to reheat it for a quick and convenient meal throughout the week for your family.
This soup is delicious as well as nutritious. It is a wonderful source of vitamins, minerals, and protein since it is chock full of beef and vegetables. It also has plenty of broth and tomatoes, which give this dish its flavor and some color. It will warm you up on a chilly or cold evening.
So, go grab your apron and let’s make a delicious and satisfying meal that your family will love and enjoy.
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Why I Love Beef Macaroni Soup?
- Ready in no time
- Simple prep
- Easy dinner
- Budget-friendly
- Kid-friendly meal
- Comfort dinner
How long does soup take to process?
It won’t take that long to cook the soup. This beef and macaroni soup takes about 35 minutes in total. Depending on the prep the overall time can vary just slightly.
How much pasta to add to soup?
You will add 2 cups of dry pasta for this recipe. It will expand as it cooks on the stovetop so be sure to take that into consideration in terms of the expansion of the soup.
Do I cook pasta before adding to soup?
You will cook the pasta with the other ingredients in this recipe. So you will add the pasta in the pot and then cook it until it is cooked fully.
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Is soup better the longer you cook it?
You will find that soup is better the longer it cooks. It is going to blend the flavors even more. Just make sure to not add the pasta in until you are close to serving. Cooking the pasta too long can create the noodles to become very soggy.
How to serve Beef Macaroni Soup?
Serve up this macaroni and beef soup with some bread and butter, salad, a side sandwich or just plain. It can be made into a meal in one. You are welcome to choose what to serve next to the hearty soup.
Variations:
- Use ground chicken, turkey, or even ground pork instead of beef.
- Chicken stock can be used instead of beef broth. Bone broth is another option.
- Add in diced veggies like carrots, potatoes, celery, etc.
- Season with different fresh herbs and seasonings.
Ingredients:
- Dry macaroni noodles
- Ground beef
- Diced tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Beef broth
- Onion diced
- Minced garlic
- Brown sugar
- Dried basil
- Dried oregano
- Thyme
- Bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
How Do You Make Beef Macaroni Soup:
Step 1. In a large high sided skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and ground beef until the meat is completely browned and the onion has softened. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2. Stir in the minced garlic, brown sugar, oregano, basil, bay leaves and thyme as well as salt and pepper to taste, and saute for 30 seconds.
Adding the minced garlic.
Adding the brown sugar.
Adding the oregano.
Adding the basil.
Step 3. Pour in the diced tomatoes, beef broth and tomato sauce until well combined. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Adding the beef broth.
Adding the diced tomatoes.
Adding the tomato sauce.
Step 4. Stir in the cooked macaroni noodles and heat for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm!
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Beef Macaroni Soup
Ingredients
- 2 C. Dry macaroni noodles cooked and drained
- 1 lb. Ground beef
- 1 Can Diced tomatoes 15 oz.
- 1 Can Tomato sauce 29 oz.
- 3 C. Beef broth
- 1 Small onion diced
- 3 tsp. Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. Brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp. Dried basil
- 1 ½ tsp. Dried oregano
- 1 tsp. Thyme
- 2 Bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In a large high sided skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and ground beef until the meat is completely browned and the onion has softened. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic, brown sugar, oregano, basil, bay leaves and thyme as well as salt and pepper to taste, and saute for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, beef broth and tomato sauce until well combined. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni noodles and heat for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
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How to store Beef Macaroni Soup?
If you don’t eat all the soup go right ahead and store in an airtight container. This soup does reheat well so use for lunches down the line or even a dinner later on.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
How to reheat Beef Macaroni Soup?
To reheat you can place in a microwave bowl and heat for a minute or so. Or you can place the soup in a pot on the stove and heat on low. Stir randomly to help ensure you heat it evenly.
Can I make ahead Beef Macaroni Soup?
Go right ahead and make this soup a day in advance if you want. You can whip it up a day in advance and then just reheat it right before you plan to serve it up.
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