Crock Pot Hamburger Soup With Macaroni Recipe

A hearty mixture of ground beef and vegetables makes an incredibly delicious soup. The soup gets its fabulous flavor from italian herbs, onion soup mix, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese. With the addition of cooked pasta, the result is similar to minestrone. This soup is an excellent starting point, and there are lots of other vegetables you might add. Some possibilities include whole kernel corn, diced rutabaga or parsnips, drained canned navy beans or great northern beans, and mushrooms. Or add frozen, more tender vegetables about 30 to 45 minutes before serving (e. G. , english peas, cut green beans, mixed vegetables). If you don't have macaroni, use ditalini or small shells in the soup. For a lighter soup (or if you are trying to avoid red meat) consider using ground turkey or ground chicken thighs. For more liquid, add a 14 1/2-ounce can of italian-seasoned tomatoes with their juice, or add an extra cup of beef stock or water. The soup freezes well, too. Make a double batch and freeze half of it for a future meal. Serve this tasty soup with freshly baked biscuits or cornbread. For a hearty lunch or dinner, serve it with sandwiches or a tossed salad.