Hearty Crock Pot Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup

Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 5 cups water
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups elbow macaroni

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef:
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula, about PT10M (10 minutes).

2. Prepare the Crock Pot:
- Transfer the browned ground beef to the Crock Pot.

3. Add Tomatoes:
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, including the juice, ensuring they fully coat the beef.

4. Incorporate Liquids:
- Add the 5 cups of water and 2 cups of beef stock to the Crock Pot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.

5. Season the Soup:
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of salt, stirring to distribute evenly throughout the soup mix.

6. Cook in the Crock Pot:
- Cover the Crock Pot with its lid and set on low heat. Allow the soup to simmer and intensify in flavor for PT4H (4 hours).

7. Cook the Macaroni:
- About PT30M (30 minutes) before serving, add the elbow macaroni to the Crock Pot. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged and cook until al dente.

8. Final Touches:
- Once the macaroni is cooked to your liking, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed.

9. Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot for a comforting dinner experience.

Total Time

PT4H40M
4 hours and 40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 2,000 calories for the entire dish

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