Homemade Ground Beef Pasta Soup Recipe
This Homemade Ground Beef Pasta Soup is a hearty, comforting dish featuring browned ground beef, tender macaroni, and mixed vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful beef broth enhanced with tomatoes and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup combines simple ingredients to create a wholesome and satisfying bowl of warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Broth and Tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 whole bay leaf
Pasta
- 1.75 cups macaroni
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Onion: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion, breaking the beef apart with a spoon as it cooks until browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving a thin coating for flavor.
- Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste with the cooked beef and onion, cooking it for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly to deepen the flavor and prevent raw taste.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and bay leaf. Stir to combine and dissolve the tomato paste completely.
- Simmer the Base: Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add Pasta and Vegetables: Stir in the macaroni and frozen mixed vegetables, bring back to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and vegetables are heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, taste, and season with salt and pepper as desired. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- Leaving a small amount of fat after draining enriches flavor in the soup base.
- Simmering the broth with seasonings for a few minutes enhances the depth of flavor.
- Adjust seasoning at the end as the broth already has salt from beef broth.
- Ensure pasta is cooked to al dente to avoid mushiness as it will absorb broth.
- Frozen mixed vegetables add quick nutrition without extra prep.
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