Beef Macaroni Soup

By srumbel

Hearty beef soup that is sure to satisfy even the hungriest bellies.
from kleinworthco.com

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef 90% lean
• 1 can black beans 15oz - drained & rinsed
• 1 can can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
• 1 can sliced olives 2.5oz
• 1 can tomato paste 6 oz
• 6 cups beef stock
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp garlic salt
• 1 tbsp minced onions
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 4 cups elbow macaroni
• Parmesan cheese for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Brown your ground beef in skillet.

Once cooked thoroughly - add tomato paste & mix in - you can add a little beef stock to this to moisten if it's too dry.

Pour remaining beef stock in large pot.

Add in your beef/ tomato paste mixture to your large pot.

Add in beans, tomatoes, olives & seasonings to taste.

Bring to a boil- then reduce heat & simmer 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Add in elbow macaroni - bring back to a boil & cook until pasta is al dente

Serve with a sprinkle of cheese on top.