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Beef, Tomato and Acini di Pepe Soup (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker + Stove Top)

My family DEVOURED this delicious bowl of soup made with ground beef, tomatoes, and tiny pasta. It's warm and comforting, like a great big hug on a cold winter day.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
  • 1- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 28 oz can crushed or diced tomatoes (I prefer crushed tuttorosso)
  • 32 oz beef stock*
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 oz small pasta such as Acini di pepei*
  • grated parmesan cheese and ricotta (optional)
  • *check labels for gluten-free.

Instructions

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  1. Press the saute button, when it's very hot add the ground beef and salt and cook until browned breaking the meat up into small pieces as it cooks. When browned, add the onion, celery and carrots and saute 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, saute the beef and salt on high heat until browned, breaking the meat up into small bits. Add the onion, celery and carrots and saute 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the beef and salt on high heat until browned, breaking the meat up into small bits. Add the onion, celery and carrots and saute 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes, beef stock and bay leaves, close and using pressure cooker press soup (35 minutes).
  5. Add the tomatoes, stock and bay leaf, cover and cook low until the beef and the vegetables are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours (you may need to add more broth or water if it evaporates too much).
  6. Transfer to the slow cooker along with the tomatoes, stock and bay leaf, cover and cook low 8 hours.
  7. After that use the quick release, once the pressure is out open, add the pasta and stir, cover and press manual pressure 6 minutes (I did half the time directed on package of pasta). Remove bay leaves and serve.
  8. Add the pasta, stir and cook according to package directions.
  9. Just before it's ready cook the pasta on the stove according to package directions. Add the pasta, stir and cook according to package directions.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1generous cup Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 593mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Serving 1generous cup
Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 593mg 25%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.