Classic Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
182 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Classic Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup
Description
The Classic Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup offers a hearty blend of ground beef browned with onions and garlic, simmered in a robust beef broth enriched with canned diced and whole tomatoes. Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and Italian seasoning balance the acidity and sweetness, creating a nuanced base. The elbow macaroni addition near the end softens as it absorbs the broth, thickening the soup with its starch content if cooked in the pot or maintaining a clearer broth when added pre-cooked.
The recipe accommodates both slow cooker and Instant Pot cooking methods, offering convenience and control over cooking times. Browning the beef properly before slow cooking or pressure cooking ensures a rich flavor foundation. The pasta addition timing allows adjustment of the soup's thickness and texture, depending on preference.
This soup can be served as a filling meal on its own or accompanied by fresh bread. The gradual cooking melds flavors well, making it suitable for a comforting lunch or dinner option when a flavorful, home-cooked soup is desired.
For a thinner soup, add pre-cooked macaroni at the end, as cooking pasta directly in the soup will thicken the broth with starch. Adjust the brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce to balance the sweetness and tang based on the ketchup used.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups beef broth very strong
- one ounce can diced tomatoes
- one ounce can whole tomatoes
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar to taste if you have a sweeter ketchup you may not need it
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cups elbow macaroni OR 2 cups dry macaroni to add in at the end, cooked
- salt as desired
- black pepper as desired
Instructions
Slow Cooker Directions
- In a medium frying pan, sauté the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Drain the grease, leaving some in the pan for the onions, and place the ground beef into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sauté the onions until tender-crisp, then add the garlic. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the garlic is browned and fragrant. Place in the slow cooker.
- Add the beef broth, cans of tomatoes, Worcestershire, ketchup, brown sugar, and Italian seasoning to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Add more sugar and Worcestershire to taste if needed. Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- When you are ready to serve, add the dry macaroni and let it cook in the slow cooker for 20-25 minutes. You can also add pre-cooked macaroni to the soup and let it heat through.
Instant Pot Directions
- Press the saute button and fry the ground beef and onions until the beef is no longer pink. Add in the garlic. Fry for another minute or so. Drain the grease.
- Add in the remaining ingredients except for the macaroni. Cook on the SOUP setting for 10 minutes. ( this really helps get the beef flavor going.) Release the pressure manually according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Add the DRY macaroni (not cooked, or it will be mush!), then cook for 10 minutes on the SOUP setting again. Release manually or with the NPR ( naturally) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- To keep the soup broth thinner, add precooked macaroni at the end instead of cooking dry pasta in the soup.
- Adjust sweetness with brown sugar and tanginess with Worcestershire sauce to suit your taste, especially considering the types of ketchup used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 591mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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