Description
A hearty and comforting hamburger soup with elbow macaroni, packed with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and flavorful Italian seasoning. This one-pot meal is perfect for a cozy dinner and easy to prepare with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
Pasta and Seasoning
- 1 cup elbow macaroni pasta
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease to reduce fat content.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes, to develop flavor.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the diced carrots and chopped celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add liquids and seasoning: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (including juices), low-sodium beef broth, and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cook pasta: Stir in the elbow macaroni, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, absorbing the flavorful broth.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with shredded cheese or fresh parsley for added taste and presentation.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to lower fat content and make the soup healthier.
- Low-sodium beef broth helps control the saltiness of the soup; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Elbow macaroni can be substituted with small pasta shapes like ditalini or small shells.
- For extra flavor, garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan, or fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- This soup can be reheated and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: hamburger soup, beef soup, macaroni soup, healthy beef soup, easy one-pot meal, comfort food, Italian seasoning soup
