🍽 Customize Your Macaroni Soup
This soup is a blank canvas, waiting for your personal touch! 🎨✨
✅ Veggies Galore 🥕🌽: Add corn, peas, carrots, or potatoes to make it even heartier.
✅ Boost with Beans 🫘: Toss in black beans, northern beans, or kidney beans for extra texture.
✅ A Kick of Spice 🌶️: Enhance the flavor with jalapeños, green chiles, or black olives.
✅ Tasty Toppings 🧀: Garnish with cheese, diced avocados, sour cream, or green onions for a gourmet touch.
🥄 Mastering the Perfect Soup
While this soup is easy to make, these pro tips will take it to the next level:
🔹 If using fresh potatoes or carrots, parboil them or add them before the pasta for perfect tenderness.
🔹 Seasoning is key! Start light, taste, and adjust—flavors will intensify as the soup simmers.
🔹 Planning to freeze leftovers? Keep the pasta separate to maintain its perfect texture when reheating.
🥡 Embracing Leftovers
The only thing better than a fresh bowl of Macaroni Soup is having leftovers for the next day! 🍜 Store it properly, and your next meal is ready to go. If freezing, add fresh pasta upon reheating for the best results.
🍖 Beef and Macaroni Soup Recipe
✨ Ingredients:
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1 lb prime ground beef 🥩
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½ cup finely chopped red onion 🧅
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6 cups rich beef stock 🍲
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14 oz fresh chopped tomatoes 🍅
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2 tbsp sundried tomato puree 🍅
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 🍶
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½ tsp crushed oregano 🌿
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½ tsp dried sweet basil 🌱
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1½ cups uncooked elbow pasta 🍝
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1½ cups quick-freeze garden vegetables 🥕🌽
🔥 Steps to a Flavorsome Experience:
1️⃣ In a large pot, cook the ground beef and red onions until the beef is browned and the onions turn translucent. Skim off excess fat for a leaner base.
2️⃣ Pour in the beef stock, then add the chopped tomatoes, sundried tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and basil. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
3️⃣ Add the elbow pasta and garden vegetables, then let it simmer for 8 minutes, until the pasta is tender but still firm.
4️⃣ Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Give it a good stir.
5️⃣ Serve hot! Optional: Sprinkle with freshly shredded cheese and pair with warm crusty bread for an extra comforting meal. 🧀🍞
🍂 A Bowl of Nostalgia
Tomato-based Macaroni Soup is more than just food—it’s a feeling. It’s the warmth of home, a comforting hug on a cold day, and a reminder of simpler times. Whether for a solo meal or a family gathering, this soup is sure to deliver comfort, flavor, and joy in every bite. 🍜❤️
✨ Enjoy & stay warm! 🔥
