Description
This busy day soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines seasoned ground beef, a variety of vegetables, and pasta noodles in a flavorful broth. It’s a simple and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean)
- 1 packet onion mushroom soup mix (1.8 ounces)
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 15.25 ounces whole kernel corn, drained
- 14.5 ounces cut green beans, drained
- 14.5 ounces peas and carrots, drained
- 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 pound dry elbow pasta noodles
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large stockpot, brown the ground beef in olive oil until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare Soup Base: Mix onion mushroom soup mix with water and add to the pot. Stir in vegetable broth, corn, green beans, peas & carrots, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Cook the soup on medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Pasta: Stir in dry pasta noodles and cook for an additional 10-13 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Serve: Enjoy the soup hot, adjusting salt to taste if needed.
Notes
- Opt for low-sodium broths and canned vegetables to control salt levels.
- Cook ground beef ahead for convenience.
- Best served immediately to prevent noodles from overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 279mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
