Description
Busy Day Soup is a hearty and comforting soup that comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with ground beef (or turkey), vegetables, and pasta in a flavorful broth, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup small pasta, like elbow macaroni or ditalini
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Cook the ground meat: Add the ground beef or turkey to the pot and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, mixed vegetables, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Cook pasta: Add pasta and cook uncovered until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Adjust and serve: Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This soup is highly adaptable—use any vegetables or pasta you have on hand.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute lentils or beans for the meat.
- Leftovers store well and taste better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
