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A steaming bowl of tomato-based soup with macaroni, ground beef, and fresh parsley garnish.

Beef and Macaroni Soup

Beef and Macaroni Soup is a hearty, comforting soup made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, tomatoes, beef broth, vegetables, and savory herbs.
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef and Macaroni Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the ground beef and diced onion in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium-high heat.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the ground beef is fully browned and the onion has softened.
  • Break the beef into small crumbles as it cooks to ensure even texture throughout the soup.
  • Drain any excess grease from the pot.
  • Add the beef broth to the cooked beef and onion mixture.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Stir well until the tomato paste is fully incorporated into the broth.
  • Bring the soup mixture to a boil.
  • Add the uncooked elbow macaroni and frozen mixed vegetables to the pot.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cover the pot with a lid.
  • Simmer the soup until the macaroni is cooked to the desired tenderness, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Remove the soup from the heat.
  • Ladle the soup into serving bowls.
  • Garnish each serving with freshly chopped parsley.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

To make this Beef and Macaroni Soup gluten free, replace the elbow macaroni with certified gluten-free elbow pasta or another small gluten-free pasta shape.
Cook gluten-free pasta carefully, as it may soften faster than traditional wheat pasta. For best texture, cook the pasta separately and add it to the soup just before serving.
Verify that the beef broth is labeled gluten free, as some broths may contain gluten-based additives or flavorings.
Use a gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, since some brands may contain malt vinegar or other gluten-containing ingredients.
Confirm that the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, frozen mixed vegetables, dried herbs, salt, pepper, and parsley are gluten free.
Use clean cookware, utensils, cutting boards, and serving bowls to prevent gluten cross-contact.