Description
One Pot Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup is a cozy, wholesome meal that combines beef, pasta, and vegetables in a rich tomato broth. Made in just one pot, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or cold-weather comfort food.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 lb lean ground beef
5 cups low sodium beef broth
798 ml canned diced tomatoes (28 oz can, undrained)
1½ cups whole wheat macaroni pasta, uncooked
1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics
- Heat a large, heavy pot (or Dutch oven) over medium‑high heat.
- Add the canola oil, and once hot, add the chopped carrots, onion, and celery.
- Cook and stir for about 3–4 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent.
- Add seasonings
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to let the spices bloom and release aroma.
- Brown the beef
- Add the lean ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula as you go.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned (it will finish cooking later), stirring occasionally.
- Add liquids and simmer
- Pour in the beef broth and canned diced tomatoes (don’t drain the tomato juice – that’s part of your soup base).
- Stir to combine, and bring the mixture up to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce to a gentle simmer, cover, and allow to cook 5–10 minutes or until the carrots are tender but not mushy.
- Incorporate pasta and tomato sauce
- Stir in the uncooked whole wheat macaroni and the tomato sauce.
- Cover again, but keep an eye on it — pasta can stick to the bottom. Stir often (every few minutes), and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 7–8 minutes.
- Finish and serve
- Once the pasta is cooked to your liking, taste and adjust for salt, pepper, or a dash more seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t drain the canned tomatoes; their juice helps flavor the broth.
Stir frequently after adding pasta to prevent sticking.
Soup thickens over time—add broth to thin if needed.
For freezing: cook without pasta, then add fresh pasta when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 377
- Sugar: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 32g