Creamy Ground Beef and Macaroni Tomato Soup
Creamy Ground Beef and Macaroni Tomato Soup is a delightful comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table. This rich and creamy soup features tender ground beef and hearty elbow macaroni, all enveloped in a luscious tomato base. With its savory flavors and creamy texture, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish can be prepared in just 35 minutes and is versatile enough to adapt to your pantry staples or dietary preferences. Whether you serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad, this soup promises a fulfilling meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 26 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (drained)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat elbow macaroni
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned.
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano; mix well.
- Pour in the chicken stock, spaghetti sauce, and diced tomatoes; simmer for 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 warm, garnished with remaining basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg