Description
This Creamy Beef and Macaroni Tomato Soup is a hearty and satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out. With savory beef, tender macaroni, and a rich, creamy tomato base, it’s the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85-90% lean)
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain any excess fat, then add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Build the Tomato Base: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional pinch of sugar. Stir to combine.
- Simmer and Cook the Macaroni: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add the elbow macaroni and stir well to prevent sticking. Cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the Creaminess: Once the pasta is cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream slowly, stirring constantly. Heat gently for a few minutes until warmed through, avoiding a rolling boil.
- Taste and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Don't overcook the pasta to prevent it from becoming mushy. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs for added flavor.