Beefy Tomato Soup | An Easy, Beef & Macaroni Soup Recipe (2024)

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This Beefy Tomato Soup is our most popular soup recipes! This comforting soup is loaded with beef and pasta simmered in a tomato cream broth!

If you like making soup as much as we do, try ourCopycat Campbells’ Tomato Soup! Or if you’re looking for a low carb soup, then try thisPork Egg Roll Soup or our Low Carb Sausage Vegetable Soup!

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An Easy Soup Recipe That’s Done In 30 Minutes!

Because I like to try and use what we have in the house, I opened the freezer, the fridge and all the cabinets to take stock of what we had on hand. Sometimes going back out to the grocery store is just not something I want to do.

I grabbed some ground beef from the freezer, cream cheese from the fridge,onions, basil and garlic fromthe cabinets and got to work.

Beefy Tomato Soup has become one of our most popular recipe on our site and for good reason. It’s really easy to make, it’s done in less than 30 minutes and it’s so creamy and comforting, everyone gobbles it up.

This soup recipe is another way Ilike to use spaghetti sauce in recipes as a short cut and a boost of flavor. And probably one of my favorite ways, too. Also a jar of spaghetti sauce is usually something we have in the pantry so it’s an easy ingredient to use in recipes like this.

This beef and macaroni soup gets so thick it’s almost like a beef goulash. Some people have said that it’s similar to a homemade hamburger helper once the noodles soak up all the broth.

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How Do You Make Beefy Tomato Soup?

Gather your ingredients together and start by cooking the onion and garlic in olive oil. Next brown the beef, add a few seasonings then pour in chicken broth and your jar of marinara sauce.

You can still make this soup if you don’t have a jar of spaghetti sauce, just substitute a 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce if that’s what you have instead.

Give it a stir and let it simmer for 10 minutes, not a full boil, just a simmer. Stir in cream cheese to make it nice and thick, add some fresh basil and finally add in the pasta. Or don’t, we’ll answer that question below!

Can You Cook the Pasta Separately For This Soup?

You sure can. If you like your soup to have more broth, cook the noodles separately and add it in the each bowl as you serve the soup.

And if you’re planning on making this beef and macaroni soup ahead of time, you should definitely cook the pasta separately so it doesn’t get too thick on you when you go to reheat it.

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Because we like this soup recipe thick and creamy, we put the pasta right in there so as it cooks it soaks up some of the broth. We don’t often have leftovers of this soup when we make it so getting too thick on us isn’t an issue.

Maybe it’s the creamy, delicious broth. Maybe it’s the beef and noodle combination. Or maybe it’s because it’s so easy to make!

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This Beefy Tomato soup recipe has become a fan favorite since we posted it way back in 2015! It seems like everyone loves it and I hope you do too!

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    Beefy Tomato Soup

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    • Author: Dan
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x

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    Beefy Tomato Soup is an easy beef and macaroni soup that your whole family will love! This soup is done and on the table in less than 30!

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    Ingredients

    • 3/4 lb. ground beef
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 (24 ounce) jar of spaghetti sauce
    • 4 cups of chicken stock
    • 1/2 cup of cream cheese, at room temperature
    • 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni or short-tubed pasta
    • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil, divided

    Instructions

    1. In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat.
    2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the onion softens.
    3. Add the ground beef to the onions, breaking up with a spoon and cook until no longer pink. Drain any drippings if necessary.
    4. Add the salt, pepper and oregano to the beef and stir to combine.
    5. Pour in the chicken stock and the pasta sauce, stir and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
    6. Whisk in the cream cheese and then add 2 tablespoons of the fresh basil.
    7. Pour in the pasta, stir and let cook for 10 minutes, covered, stirring halfway through cooking.
    8. Spoon into bowls and garnish with the leftover basil.

    Recipe Notes

    Your favorite spaghetti sauce can be used, or even a can of crushed tomatoes with a little more seasoning works!

    *NOTE – A few of our readers have commented that the noodles soak up all the broth when you reheat the next day. If you want the soup for leftovers with more broth, cook the pasta separately and then add it to each bowl as you heat it up!

    • Category: soup
    • Method: stove top
    • Cuisine: American

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    FAQs

    How do I make my soup taste more beef? ›

    If you are adding meat to a soup, sear or brown it in a sauté pan before you add it to the soup. This adds a deeper savory flavor to the whole soup.

    How can I thicken up my homemade tomato soup? ›

    Add flour or cornflour

    Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

    Do I cook pasta before adding to soup? ›

    To ensure you get it just right, make sure the soup is nearly cooked before adding the pasta. Smaller pasta shapes soak up broth readily so ensure you serve the soup as soon as it's cooked. Alternatively, you could cook the pasta separately and add to the soup at the last moment.

    How to make beef taste more beefy? ›

    For ground meats, a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce does wonders to increase the beefy flavor compounds. Adding cooked dried pieces of bacon — a product that already has high concentrations of savoriness — makes for a one-two punch of meaty flavor.

    How to improve the taste of tomato soup? ›

    Roast the onions and garlic before adding the tomato base can enhance the flavor, and adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or a drizzle of olive oil can also provide depth. You can experiment with adding a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

    What gives soup a good taste? ›

    Use fresh vegetables, high-quality meats or broth, and fresh herbs to add depth of flavor. Add acidity: A squeeze of lemon or lime juice, a dash of vinegar, or a splash of wine can brighten the flavors of a soup and make it taste more complex.

    How to add depth of flavour to tomato soup? ›

    You can sauté minced garlic in a bit of olive oil before adding the canned sauce to release its flavors. Onion: Chopped or minced onions, whether white or red, can provide a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor. Sauté them before adding the tomato sauce. Basil: Fresh or dried basil is a classic herb t.

    Why does my tomato soup have no flavor? ›

    This tip comes from food science. Add a small spoonful of sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Season with salt in all of the steps (starting with the sauteed onions). This ensures your tomato soup is never bland.

    Can you add milk to soup to make it creamy? ›

    Milk or Half-and-Half: This is the other magical ingredient that turns your homemade chicken noodle soup into the creamiest soup ever. Use 1 cup of whole milk or 1 cup of half-and-half. If you want to make regular (non-creamy) chicken noodle soup, replace the milk with more chicken broth.

    What if I add too much water to my tomato soup? ›

    If your tomato soup is too thin, try adding cubed sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or other veggies to absorb some of the excess liquid. Alternatively, you can add quinoa or lentils, which will absorb water as they cook in the soup, thickening it naturally.

    What pasta holds up best in soup? ›

    Ditalini. Ditalini, literally translated to “little fingers,” is a small, tubular pasta commonly found in Italian and Sicilian cuisines. Because of its small size (you can fit a few into a spoon), this pasta is perfect for soups.

    How much pasta should I put in soup? ›

    If you're making a soup that calls for pasta, you generally only need to use approximately one-third or half of the box of dried pasta. Prepare the soup and add the dried pasta directly to it after the soup has cooked for half the time recommended in the recipe instructions.

    Can you cook pasta in tomato soup instead of water? ›

    In pan you cooked macaroni in, empty soup into pan and slightly warm. You don't need to bring the soup to a boil (and do not add any water!). Add macaroni back to pan and stir thoroughly mixing macaroni with soup.

    How do you fix bland beef soup? ›

    The best way to ensure a flavorful soup is to brown the beef and onions in the beginning. If the soup tastes bland at the end of cooking, add more spices and herbs. After adding, allow the soup to cook a little longer so the flavors to meld together.

    What enhances the flavor of beef? ›

    Beef tastes great when seasoned with oregano, rosemary, sage, garlic or a combination of these seasonings. Poultry gets an added burst of flavor with spices like paprika, lemongrass and saffron. Fish can be made more flavorful with dry mustard powder, thyme and turmeric.

    What gives beef stew the best flavor? ›

    Add spices such as turmeric, coriander and cumin at the early stage of cooking, when you are frying onions and garlic, to enhance the taste of the beef stew. Fresh herbs like coriander and bay leaves also contribute a distinct flavour without making the dish too spicy for the younger members of the family.

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