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Beef Macaroni Soup 🥣🥩🍝
Beef macaroni soup is a hearty, comforting soup featuring tender beef, macaroni pasta, and vegetables in a savory broth. It’s perfect for chilly days or a simple family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat (cubed)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Optional:
- 1 bay leaf
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Brown the Beef
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Brown beef cubes on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté Aromatics
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add carrots and celery, cook 3–4 minutes.
3. Add Broth and Seasoning
- Return beef to the pot.
- Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, paprika, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 45–60 minutes until beef is tender.
4. Cook the Macaroni
- About 10 minutes before serving, add macaroni.
- Cook until tender.
5. Adjust Seasoning
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove bay leaf.
6. Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Tips
✔ Use stew beef for tenderness.
✔ Add more vegetables like peas or corn for variety.
✔ Macaroni can be cooked separately if you prefer it firmer and added just before serving.
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