Description
A hearty and comforting Hamburger Soup with Macaroni, also known as Goulash Soup, made with ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni. It’s a filling one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion and garlic, cooking for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in carrots and celery, cook for 5 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add macaroni and cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative to beef.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg