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Busy Day Soup Recipe

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Busy Day Soup is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Ground beef is browned and simmered with beefy onion soup mix, diced tomatoes, beef broth, mixed vegetables, and elbow macaroni, creating a comforting and filling soup that comes together in just 30 minutes. Topped with parmesan and fresh parsley, this soup offers a delicious, savory experience ideal for the whole family.

Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 ounce Beefy Onion Soup mix (1 packet or 1 tablespoon)
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups macaroni noodles

Garnish

  • Grated or shaved parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if desired.
  2. Add liquids and soup mix: Stir in the Beefy Onion Soup mix, undrained diced tomatoes, beef broth, and water until well combined.
  3. Bring to a boil: Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, ensuring all ingredients are fully combined.
  4. Simmer the soup: Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 15 minutes to develop flavors.
  5. Add vegetables and noodles: Pour in the frozen mixed vegetables and macaroni noodles. Stir to distribute evenly.
  6. Cook the noodles: Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes or until the noodles become tender.
  7. Serve and garnish: Remove the soup from heat and ladle into bowls. Top each serving with grated or shaved parmesan and chopped parsley. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if you need a gluten-free option.
  • For a leaner soup, use extra-lean ground beef or ground turkey.
  • Frozen vegetables can be swapped with fresh diced vegetables if preferred.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat on the stovetop.

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