Creamy Ground Beef and Macaroni Tomato Soup
This Creamy Ground Beef and Macaroni Tomato Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings flavor and warmth to your table. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a delicious, hearty soup featuring savory ground beef and tender elbow macaroni in a rich tomato base. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients like lean beef and whole wheat pasta. Whether served alone or paired with crusty bread, this family-friendly meal is sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 26 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (drained)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (roughly chopped, divided)
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat elbow macaroni (or regular elbow macaroni)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is no longer pink. Stir in minced garlic for one minute.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- Pour in chicken stock, spaghetti sauce, and drained diced tomatoes. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Whisk in cream cheese until fully melted; add half of the fresh basil.
- Stir in elbow macaroni, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with remaining basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg