20-Min Beefy Tomato Mac Soup
Ground beef, elbow mac, canned tomatoes, and beef broth come together in one pot for a hearty, salty-savory soup that tastes like home. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 18g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 2
Pour in beef broth and canned tomatoes with their liquid, then stir.
Step 3
Bring to a boil, then add elbow macaroni and reduce heat to medium.
Step 4
Simmer 8–10 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart or bigger)
- wooden spoon or spatula
- cutting board (if chopping fresh herbs)
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