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I have been freezing all winter long...
We certainly are having very cold weather for living in Los Angeles. I just can't seem to get warm enough. I'm doing what everyone says which is to "layer, layer, layer" but I'm still cold. So I'm filling our tummies with comfort food that warms the soul. One of the ways to do that is make a great soup! Nothing beats a pot of steaming soup on a cold winter night.
This year I think I make a hearty soup at least once a week, maybe twice! To me it is one of the only dishes that warms me up on these cold winter days, and nights.
There are a lot of versions of a beef and macaroni soup out there to choose from. My fresh twist on a classic recipe zips it up with a little spice to give you that little extra something. Hearty and filing, this seriously comforting soup of beef, macaroni, and tomatoes will soothe your soul any day of the week!
This soup is easy to pull together and quick enough for a weeknight meal. Dinner will be on the table in minutes and you'll be warming yourself up so thoroughly that you won't even mind the cold!
What do I need to make this soup? A good Dutch oven such as this one, is the perfect vessel for this soup. I just love my Hamburger Meat Chopper. I think it is the best purchase in a long time. I chops your hamburger meat into small pieces with little effort. You will also need a good knife, (I use this one) wooden spoons, and a nice ladle. Most of the ingredients are staples, but make sure to use a nice flavorful ground sirloin and a jar of marinara sauce that you enjoy.
This soup will serve four people but you can easily double the recipe and serve a larger family or have leftovers that you can freeze in storage containers for a quick lunch along with a sandwich. This will keep in the freezer for about 3 months. Note: Due to the pasta soaking up some liquid you may need to add some chicken broth while re-heating.
Serve this soup with some hot crusty bread, or homemade biscuits and you are all set!
I hope you enjoy this soup as much as we did and stay warm during the cold months.
Enjoy!
Spicy Beef and Macaroni Tomato Soup
serves 4
Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground sirloin
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp oregano
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 24 oz jar marinara sauce
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 Tbls fresh basil, chopped
1 cup elbow macaroni
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the ground beef and onion and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Add in garlic and cook for a minute more. Add salt, pepper, pepper flakes, and oregano to the beef and stir to combine.
Add in the chicken broth, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Add in the pasta, and cook covered, for 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
Spoon into bowls and garnish with the basil.
This post contains affiliate links to items you can purchase, in which I get a small amount of compensation for at no cost to you. I bring you items that I actually use that are of great quality that I can pass along suggestions to you
We certainly are having very cold weather for living in Los Angeles. I just can't seem to get warm enough. I'm doing what everyone says which is to "layer, layer, layer" but I'm still cold. So I'm filling our tummies with comfort food that warms the soul. One of the ways to do that is make a great soup! Nothing beats a pot of steaming soup on a cold winter night.
This year I think I make a hearty soup at least once a week, maybe twice! To me it is one of the only dishes that warms me up on these cold winter days, and nights.
SPICY BEEF AND MACARONI TOMATO SOUP
There are a lot of versions of a beef and macaroni soup out there to choose from. My fresh twist on a classic recipe zips it up with a little spice to give you that little extra something. Hearty and filing, this seriously comforting soup of beef, macaroni, and tomatoes will soothe your soul any day of the week!
This soup is easy to pull together and quick enough for a weeknight meal. Dinner will be on the table in minutes and you'll be warming yourself up so thoroughly that you won't even mind the cold!
What do I need to make this soup? A good Dutch oven such as this one, is the perfect vessel for this soup. I just love my Hamburger Meat Chopper. I think it is the best purchase in a long time. I chops your hamburger meat into small pieces with little effort. You will also need a good knife, (I use this one) wooden spoons, and a nice ladle. Most of the ingredients are staples, but make sure to use a nice flavorful ground sirloin and a jar of marinara sauce that you enjoy.
This soup will serve four people but you can easily double the recipe and serve a larger family or have leftovers that you can freeze in storage containers for a quick lunch along with a sandwich. This will keep in the freezer for about 3 months. Note: Due to the pasta soaking up some liquid you may need to add some chicken broth while re-heating.
Serve this soup with some hot crusty bread, or homemade biscuits and you are all set!
I hope you enjoy this soup as much as we did and stay warm during the cold months.
Enjoy!
Spicy Beef and Macaroni Tomato Soup
serves 4
Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground sirloin
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp oregano
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 24 oz jar marinara sauce
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 Tbls fresh basil, chopped
1 cup elbow macaroni
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the ground beef and onion and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Add in garlic and cook for a minute more. Add salt, pepper, pepper flakes, and oregano to the beef and stir to combine.
Add in the chicken broth, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Add in the pasta, and cook covered, for 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
Spoon into bowls and garnish with the basil.
This post contains affiliate links to items you can purchase, in which I get a small amount of compensation for at no cost to you. I bring you items that I actually use that are of great quality that I can pass along suggestions to you
