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Busy Day Soup

This Busy Day Soup Recipe is a great way to get a filling meal on the table on busy weeknights. With hearty ground beef and lots of vegetables in a flavorful broth, this satisfying dinner requires little effort with tons of flavor!
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 packet Beefy Onion Soup mix
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups macaroni noodles
  • Grated or shaved parmesan and chopped parsley for garnish.

Instructions

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, over medium heat, brown the ground beef in the olive oil. Drain excess fat if desired.
  • To the cooked beef, add the soup mix, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and water.
  • Stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Pour in the mixed vegetables and macaroni noodles.
  • Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the noodles are soft.
  • Remove from heat and serve warm with garnishes.

Notes

  • Switch the pound ground beef for ground turkey, Italian sausage, or ground chicken.
  • Substitute vegetable broth for the beef if you prefer.
  • Spice it up with taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes, top with sour cream.
  • I prefer frozen vegetables but you can use canned ones. If using fresh, be sure to blanch them first.
  • If you want to increase the thickness of the soup, stir in a small amount of a cornstarch slurry. Go slow at first, as it will thicken fast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1551mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g