โจ Introduction
This comforting soup ๐ฒ is packed with elbow pasta, ground meat ๐ฅฉ, beans, and colorful vegetables ๐ฅ๐ฟ in a rich tomato broth ๐ . Perfect for chilly nights, ftour, or family mealsโnourishing and delicious!
๐ง Ingredients
- ๐ฅฉ 300 g ground beef or turkey
- ๐ง 1 onion, chopped
- ๐ง 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ๐ฅ 2 carrots, sliced
- ๐ฟ 2 celery stalks, chopped
- ๐ 1 can diced tomatoes
- ๐ซ 1 can white beans (drained)
- ๐ 1 cup elbow macaroni
- ๐ข๏ธ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ๐ง Salt, pepper, paprika, cumin to taste
- ๐ง 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- ๐ฟ Optional: parsley or basil for garnish
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
- ๐ข๏ธ Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sautรฉ onion and garlic until fragrant.
- ๐ฅฉ Add ground meat and cook until browned. Season with spices.
- ๐ฅ Stir in carrots, celery, tomatoes, and beans. Cook for 5 minutes.
- ๐ง Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- ๐ Add elbow pasta and cook until tender (about 10 minutes).
- ๐ฟ Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
๐ Methods
- Use lentils or chickpeas instead of beans ๐ง.
- Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies ๐ฅฌ๐ฅ.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes or harissa ๐ถ๏ธ.
- Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast ๐ฅ.
๐ History
This soup is inspired by Italian minestrone ๐ฎ๐น and Moroccan comfort stews ๐ฒ๐ฆ. It blends pasta, legumes, and spices for a rich, warming dish loved across cultures.
๐ช Benefits
- ๐ฅฉ Protein from meat and beans
- ๐ฅ Vitamins from vegetables
- ๐ Energy from pasta
- ๐ง Antioxidants from garlic and herbs
๐จ Formation
Serve in deep bowls with a sprinkle of herbs ๐ฟ. Ideal for ftour, cozy dinners, or meal prep ๐ฝ๏ธ.
โ Conclusion
Hearty Pasta & Vegetable Soup with Ground Meat is rich, colorful, and satisfyingโa warm hug in every spoonful! ๐ฒ๐ฅฉ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฟโจ
โค๏ธ Lovers
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Families
- ๐งโ๐ณ Soup lovers
- ๐ฅฉ Meat fans
- ๐ฅ Veggie seekers
- ๐ Comfort food enthusiasts