Description
Hearty hamburger soup with macaroni delivers comfort and warmth in one satisfying bowl. Rich beef, tender vegetables, and pasta combine for a classic American dinner that fills hungry families with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 cups (1.5 L) beef broth
- 1 cup (250 ml) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cup (85 g) elbow macaroni (or other small pasta)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen or fresh green beans (optional)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Protein Preparation: Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Brown ground beef, breaking it into fine fragments until achieving a deep caramel color. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until onions become translucent and aromatics release their fragrant essence.
- Liquid Foundation: Combine beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer, allowing flavors to harmonize and vegetables to soften gradually.
- Hearty Composition: Fold in macaroni, green beans, and corn kernels into the simmering liquid. Cook until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture, simultaneously tenderizing vegetables and blending flavor profiles. Taste and fine-tune seasoning as needed.
- Culinary Presentation: Ladle the robust soup into serving bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs. Serve alongside crusty artisan bread or a crisp salad to complete this nourishing meal experience.
Notes
- Meat Browning Technique: Ensure ground beef is browned thoroughly with crispy edges for maximum flavor development. Break meat into small, uniform pieces while cooking to prevent clumping and create better texture.
- Pasta Timing Strategy: Add macaroni towards the end of cooking to prevent overcooking and mushy texture. Pasta will continue absorbing liquid, so slightly undercook to maintain ideal consistency.
- Seasoning Balance: Taste and adjust seasonings gradually. Ground beef releases salt, so wait until later stages to add final salt measurements to avoid over-salting the soup.
- Vegetable Versatility: Swap green beans and corn with seasonal vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers. Frozen vegetables work equally well for convenient preparation and consistent flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg