Hamburger Soup with Macaroni

This hamburger soup with macaroni feeds a crowd of people. Serve with Parmesan cheese, a salad, and warm crusty bread for a great meal. Make it ahead for even better flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 288 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 3 (14 ounce) cans water
• 6 medium carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 6 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
• 6 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, water, carrots, celery, parsley, bay leaf, salt, chili powder, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 hours.

Step 3

Add macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.