Description
Busy Day Soup is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner option. This simple soup is packed with ground beef, vegetables, pasta, and flavorful seasonings, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup elbow macaroni or small pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown Ground Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Soup: Add the frozen vegetables and uncooked pasta to the pot. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to use any small pasta or vegetables you have on hand.
- Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles can be used as a substitute for beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
