Simply reheat on the stove and add a bit of salt and pepper to brighten up the flavors. To refrigerate, allow to cool, then cover and keep in the refrigerator. This will prevent it from going soft when thawing and reheating.īeef and macaroni soup makes for great leftovers if there’s any left! If making this soup to freeze, cook the pasta on the side or leave it out.Remember that the flavors will become more potent as the soup simmers. When adding additional spices, be sure to start small and add more if necessary.Or add before the pasta so they have time to cook as they take longer than frozen veggies. If adding in fresh potatoes or carrots be sure to parboil them first.But for the best results every time I have a few simple tips! Toppings: diced avocados, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions.Flavorful: black olives, jalapenos, green chiles.Beans: black beans, northern beans, or kidney beans.There are lots of additions and toppings that can add flavor to this hearty soup.

If the macaroni is left in the soup overnight, it can become mushy. If you are not going to be eating this all at one sitting, cook the pasta separately and add it to each bowl. PERFECT PASTA As this recipe sits, the pasta will soak up the broth. Serve hot with a sprinkling parmesan cheese, a side of cheesy garlic breadsticks, and a classic wedge salad. Add remaining ingredients and cook until the macaroni is tender.Brown ground beef and onion, drain fat.This easy homemade comfort soup is the perfect ending to a busy day, a chilly day, or any day!

To keep it simple I used a frozen mixed vegetable blend but you could add in whatever veggies you have on hand! Leftover roasted veggies work well in this recipe too! VEGGIES Fresh or frozen veggies make a great addition to this soup. You can spice it up by adding in some red chili flakes, or complete change the flavor with taco seasoning or chili powder. Other great kinds of pasta to use are fusilli, shells, or even fun shapes for the kids!īROTH Made with a handful of savory spices this broth is full of flavor. PASTA Macaroni is a great addition to this soup but can be substituted for any short pasta you have on hand. GROUND BEEF This soup is perfect for leftover ground beef but can easily be substituted for ground chicken, pork, or even Italian sausage for a little spice. Some people refer to this recipe as an American goulash but in our house a goulash is much thicker and doesn’t contain veggies. While the beef is browning, measure the remaining ingredients and it comes together in no time! The ingredients are simple and you probably have most of them in the pantry already meaning this easy soup can be made at a moments notice!īest of all, the prep is quick. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover ground beef (even leftover taco meat works in this recipe)!

It’s crowd pleasin’ – kids and adults both love this tomato-based pasta filled Macaroni Soup This hearty soup can be made with leftover or fresh ground beef, cooked with tender veggies, canned tomatoes, elbow macaroni and a handful of Italian herbs and spices. Also called “Cowboy Soup,” this beefy macaroni soup is fully loaded with flavor!

Beef elbow macaroni and tomatoes