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Busy Day Soup

This busy day soup recipe is delicious, hearty, and super comforting. I'm calling this soup your new weeknight superhero! This easy-to-make, one-pot soup combines the rich flavors of savory broth, tender pasta, and nutritious veggies with the satisfying bite of ground beef.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword busy day soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 314kcal
Author Ioana
Cost $12

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 3/4 cup mixed frozen vegetables
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup macaroni uncooked

Instructions

  • Cook the Ground Beef. Add the ground beef to a large pot and cook it over medium-high heat until browned. Use a spatula to break up the beef as it cooks. Drain the excess fat from the pot if it's necessary.
    1 lb ground beef
  • Prepare the Soup Base. Add the onion soup mix, diced tomatoes, and water over the cooked ground beef. Set the heat to medium-low and allow the soup to simmer for about 20 minutes.
    1 packet onion soup mix, 5 cups water, 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes
  • Add the Macaroni and Vegetables. Add the macaroni and frozen vegetables to the pot and cook on medium heat for 10 more minutes. This will allow the macaroni to cook and the vegetables to become tender. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
    1 cup macaroni, 1 3/4 cup mixed frozen vegetables
  • Once the macaroni and vegetables are cooked to your liking, your busy-day soup can be served.

Notes

  1. Quick Reheat: If the soup thickens after storing, just add a splash of broth while reheating to thin it out.
  2. Flexible Ingredients: Feel free to swap in different veggies or meats based on what you have in your fridge.
  3. Freezer-Friendly: This soup freezes well. Just thaw and reheat for a quick meal later.
  4. Season to Taste: Don’t forget to adjust the seasoning before serving. A little extra pepper or herbs can really enhance the flavor.
  5. Pasta Tip: If you plan to store the soup, consider cooking the pasta separately and adding it when serving to avoid it becoming too soft.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2776IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg