Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Beef and Rotini Soup, featuring tender beef, spiraled rotini pasta, and vibrant tomatoes in a savory broth. This delightful dish is perfect for family dinners or meal prep, bringing warmth and nourishment to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable or beef broth
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 chopped carrots
- 2 stalks chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Handful of chopped fresh parsley or basil
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Once hot, add 1 pound of ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Toss in 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in 2 chopped carrots and 2 stalks of chopped celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in 1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes (with juice) and 4 cups of beef or vegetable broth. Mix well.
- Add 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano and basil, 1 bay leaf, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add 2 cups of rotini pasta. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 8-10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf, stir in a handful of chopped fresh parsley or basil, and adjust seasoning as needed. Let it rest for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy it hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the onions and garlic. Feel free to customize your veggies by adding green beans or spinach for extra nutrition. This soup is perfect for meal prep; make a big batch and enjoy it throughout the week!