Description
Hearty hamburger soup with macaroni delivers comfort in a bowl, blending rich ground beef with tender pasta and savory vegetables. Warm spices and robust broth create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 cups (1.5 L) beef broth
- 1 cup (250 ml) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cup (85 g) elbow macaroni
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup frozen or fresh green beans (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear Protein: In a large pot, thoroughly brown ground beef over medium heat, eliminating any accumulated fat.
- Aromatic Base: Incorporate diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and release their fragrant essence.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, water, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, elevating the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Pasta Integration: Introduce uncooked macaroni and frozen green beans into the simmering liquid, reducing heat to medium and allowing ingredients to meld together for 10-12 minutes until pasta reaches optimal tenderness.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer the robust soup into serving vessels, optionally garnishing with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese to enhance flavor complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Select ground beef with lower fat content (85% or 90% lean) to reduce excess grease and create a healthier soup without compromising flavor.
- Adjust broth and water quantities based on desired soup thickness, adding more liquid if the soup becomes too dense during cooking.
- Add macaroni towards the end of cooking to maintain its texture and prevent becoming mushy, ensuring al dente pasta in the final dish.
- Consider toasting Italian seasoning briefly in the pot before adding liquids to intensify its aromatic qualities and create a more robust taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg