Grandaddy’s One-Pot Beef And Macaroni Soup

Grandaddy’s One-Pot Beef And Macaroni Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Morton salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 4 cups Swanson low sodium chicken broth (or use beef or vegetable)
• 1 (28oz) can Hunt’s crushed tomatoes
• 1¾ cups dry whole wheat macaroni pasta or other small pasta

Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion over medium high heat just until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add carrots, celery, red pepper, garlic, salt, oregano and paprika and cook until vegetables are tender, about 7-8 minutes.
3. Add broth, crushed tomatoes and pasta and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium and cook just until pasta is cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Serve.