Description
This Busy Day Soup is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Packed with ground beef, beans, vegetables, and pasta, this comforting soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 1 (15-ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup small pasta (like elbow macaroni or ditalini)
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, beans, broth, pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use frozen mixed vegetables instead of canned if preferred.
- Ground sausage can be used for extra flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg