Creamy Ground Beef and Macaroni Tomato Soup
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.
Serving6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 26 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped, divided
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni, or regular elbow macaroni
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 373 kcal · Carbohydrates: 45 g · Protein: 29 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 62 mg · Sodium: 1797 mg · Potassium: 1124 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 11 g · Vitamin A: 778 IU · Vitamin C: 17 mg · Calcium: 105 mg · Iron: 6 mg