Creamy Ground Beef and Macaroni Tomato Soup
Creamy Ground Beef and Macaroni Tomato Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort to your table. Combining tender ground beef, creamy textures, and zesty tomatoes, this soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that satisfies the entire family. The rich flavors of this one-pot wonder are enhanced by fresh basil and hearty whole wheat macaroni, making it both nutritious and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ 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)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (roughly chopped, divided)
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat elbow macaroni
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- Pour in chicken stock, spaghetti sauce, and drained diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Whisk in cream cheese until fully blended, then add half of the fresh basil.
- Stir in elbow macaroni, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with remaining basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg