Busy Day Soup Recipe
Busy Day Soup offers a delicious meal for hectic schedules. It uses pantry staples for a quick, mouthwatering meal everyone will love.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 314kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional, you can also use ground turkey)
- 2 cups mixed fresh or frozen veggies fresh or frozen
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 oz packet onion soup mix
- 1 cup macaroni noodles or pasta of choice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- If using meat, add it to the pot and cook until browned. Drain fat, if necessary.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, broth, and onion soup mix. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- In another pot, cook the pasta separately, according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings with salt and black pepper, as needed. Add the cooked pasta to the soup just before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or grated cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2525IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg