Beefy Tomato Macaroni Soup Recipe

Name: Beefy Tomato Macaroni Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced (I used a squirt of minced garlic); 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, any type; 1 (8 ounce) can rotel, undrained (can be omitted if you prefer not a spicy kick); 1 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon Italian spices; 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional but good); 4 cups chicken stock (not broth); 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 cup small macaroni noodles (ditalini or small shells); 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, divided

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced (I used a squirt of minced garlic)
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, any type
1 (8 ounce) can rotel, undrained (can be omitted if you prefer not a spicy kick)
1 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon Italian spices
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional but good)
4 cups chicken stock (not broth)
1/2 cup whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup small macaroni noodles (ditalini or small shells)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, divided

1
In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the onion softens.
3
Add the ground beef to the onions, breaking up with a spoon and cook until no longer pink.
4
Next add the salt, pepper, oregano and the one shake of cayenne pepper to the beef and stir to combine.
5
Now pour in the chicken stock, pasta sauce and Rotel. Stir and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Whisk in the cream cheese until smooth then add 1/2 of the fresh basil.
7
Pour in the pasta, stir and let cook for 10 minutes, covered, stirring halfway through cooking.
8
Spoon into bowls and garnish with the leftover basil.
9
*Note: The cream cheese will look lumpy when it first goes in -- WITH A WIRE WHISK, keep whisking it and it will blend until you see no white cream cheese left.

1212

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced (I used a squirt of minced garlic), and more.

Yes, Beefy Tomato Macaroni Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Beefy Tomato Macaroni Soup

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