Busy Day Soup
Busy Day Soup is a quick, hearty one-pot meal with ground beef, pasta, and veggies—perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends at home.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package onion soup mix
- 1 can stewed tomatoes 28 ounces, with liquid
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 cups beef broth low sodium
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain the excess grease.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix over the beef. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring as it toasts and blooms.
- Pour in the stewed tomatoes with liquid. Using a firm spatula, wooden spoon, or kitchen scissors, break up and chop the tomatoes into smaller, bite-size pieces.
- Add the mixed vegetables, beef broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the pasta and gently boil until just al dente, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. The pasta will continue to soften in the hot soup, so be careful not to cook it too long.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper before serving. I like to top my bowl with shredded cheddar cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1594mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g