busy day soup recipe

This Busy Day Soup is your weeknight dinner superhero. It’s hearty, packed with flavor, and comes together in under 40 minutes using simple pantry staples and freezer-friendly ingredients. With ground beef, veggies, and a savory tomato broth, it's comfort food made for chaos. Perfect for when time is short but hunger is real!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato soup
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
• ¾ cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown 1 lb of ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Add 1 small chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté until softened.
3. Stir in:
4. 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
5. 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed tomato soup
6. 3 cups beef broth
7. 1 tsp Italian seasoning
8. Salt & pepper to taste
9. Add 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables and ¾ cup uncooked elbow macaroni (or any small pasta).
10. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
11. Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers!