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Hearty Chunky Beef Hamburger & Macaroni Soup Recipe

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This Chunky Beef Hamburger And Macaroni Soup redefines comfort food by combining savory beef and macaroni in a rich, hearty broth. It’s a soul-satisfying dish perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Ground Beef (85/15 or 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 1 cup Elbow Macaroni
  • 4 cups Beef Broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 Carrots (chopped)
  • 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas or Corn (optional)
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (or non-alcoholic cooking sherry alternative)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add your ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until it's nicely browned all over, about 5-7 minutes. Once browned, drain off any excess fat from the pot.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot with the browned beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-8 minutes. Next, stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and the tomato paste has darkened slightly.
  3. Pour in about half a cup of beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Stir in the remaining beef broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
  4. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup cook for at least 20-30 minutes.
  5. After the initial simmering, increase the heat to medium and bring the soup back to a gentle boil. Stir in the elbow macaroni. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, according to the package directions for al dente pasta, usually about 7-10 minutes.
  6. Remove the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed. If adding frozen vegetables like peas or corn, stir them in during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
  7. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Keywords: For maximum flavor, ensure to properly brown the ground beef. Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more broth or water when reheating, as the macaroni will absorb liquid over time. Feel free to customize the vegetables to your liking.

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