Description
A hearty and comforting Italian ground beef pasta soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup small pasta (like macaroni or ditalini)
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the beef broth, water, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days and can be frozen in individual portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg