Description
Homemade Ground Beef Pasta Soup is a hearty and flavorful meal made with browned beef, onions, tomato paste, beef broth, pasta, and mixed vegetables. Perfect for a quick, comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 6 cups beef broth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1.75 cups macaroni
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion, breaking the beef apart as it cooks until browned and onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving a thin coating for flavor.
- Add tomato paste, stirring 1-2 minutes to deepen flavor. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow flavors to infuse.
- Stir in macaroni and frozen mixed vegetables. Return to a gentle boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and vegetables are heated through.
- Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
- Leaving a thin coating of fat after draining beef adds flavor to the soup.
- Simmering before adding pasta helps flavors meld for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American