Description
A warm, comforting, and quick-to-prepare meal that combines ground beef, veggies, and noodles in a savory broth.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups egg noodles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the basil, oregano, beef broth, water, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the egg noodles and reduce to a simmer. Cook until noodles are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker soup, use a cornstarch slurry. Adding canned beans can enhance the nutritional value and provide extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American