This Ground Beef and Macaroni Tomato Soup is so easy to make and full of flavor that comes together quickly. This is such a delicious and filling dinner that the whole family will love.
ServingServing: 6servings
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1poundlean ground beef
1onion, diced
3teaspoonsminced garlic
2teaspoonssalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspoonoregano
4cupschicken stock
26ouncesspaghetti sauce
14ouncesdiced tomatoes, drained
4ouncescream cheese, room temperature
1/4cupfresh basil, roughly chopped, divided
1 1/2cupswhole wheat elbow macaroni, or regular elbow macaroni
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and onion and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Add in garlic and cook for a minute more.
Add salt, pepper and oregano to the beef and stir to combine.
Pour in chicken stock, spaghetti sauce, and diced tomatoes, then bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Whisk in the cream cheese until it is completely mixed in and then add 1/2 of the fresh basil.
Pour in the pasta, stir and let cook for another 10 minutes with the lid on or until the pasta is tender.
Spoon into bowls and garnish with the leftover basil.
Notes
Ground Turkey and Ground Sausage also work well in this recipe.