Busy Day Soup

This Busy Day Soup lives up to its name! Ground beef, vegetables, and pasta in flavorful broth create a hearty one-pot meal perfect for hectic weeknights when energy is low.

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef lean
1 ounce Beefy Onion Soup mix 1 packet or 1 tablespoon
28 ounces 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

Delicious swaps - Substitute ground turkey, Italian sausage, or ground chicken for beef. Use vegetable broth instead of beef broth if preferred
Spice it up - Add taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes, then top with sour cream for a Mexican twist.
Vegetable options - Frozen vegetables work best, but canned work too. Just be sure to drain and rinse. Blanch fresh vegetables first before adding.
Adjust consistency - Stir in cornstarch slurry slowly if you want thicker soup (it thickens quickly, so add gradually).

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