Beef, Tomato and Acini di Pepe Soup (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker + Stove Top)

By angelahon

Beef, Tomato and Acini di Pepe Soup (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker + Stove Top)

Ingredients

• 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 32 oz beef stock*
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 oz small pasta such as Acini di pepei*
• grated parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the beef and salt on high heat until browned, breaking the meat up into small bits. Add the onion, celery and carrots and saute 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker along with the tomatoes, stock and bay leaf, cover and cook low 8 hours. Just before it's ready cook the pasta on the stove according to package directions. Add the pasta, stir and cook according to package directions.