Description
Hearty hamburger soup with macaroni delivers comfort in a bowl, blending rich ground beef and tender pasta. Warm spices and savory broth create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup frozen or fresh green beans (optional)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Liquids, Seasonings, and Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 6 cups (1.5 L) beef broth
- 1 cup (250 ml) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (85 g) elbow macaroni (or other small pasta)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place ground beef in a spacious pot or Dutch oven and heat over medium temperature, thoroughly cooking until meat loses its pink color and develops a rich, caramelized texture.
- Remove any accumulated fat from the meat, ensuring a cleaner soup base.
- Introduce finely chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic into the pot, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their natural juices, tomato paste, beef broth, additional water, Italian seasoning blend, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to create a robust flavor profile.
- Elevate the mixture to a rolling boil, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste.
- Incorporate uncooked macaroni and frozen green beans directly into the simmering liquid, reducing heat to a gentle medium.
- Allow the soup to simmer for approximately 10-12 minutes, ensuring pasta reaches perfect al dente consistency and vegetables become tender yet maintain a slight bite.
- Carefully portion the hearty soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of savory complexity.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and keep the soup lighter and healthier.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Enhance flavor depth by using homemade beef broth or low-sodium stock for better control of salt content.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like gluten-free macaroni or zucchini noodles for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg