Italian Winter Soup

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, protein-packed soup combining ground beef, kidney beans, and macaroni in a rich tomato broth.
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This Italian Winter Soup is a robust and satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings. It combines lean ground round with hearty red kidney beans and tender macaroni, all simmered in a savory blend of beef broth and spaghetti sauce. The result is a thick, comforting bowl that delivers deep umami flavors and substantial texture. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that feels like a warm hug, requiring minimal prep time but offering maximum comfort. Ideal for meal prep, this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a complete, home-style feast that the whole family will love.

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Italian Winter Soup

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 976.3

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This Italian Winter Soup is a robust and satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings. It combines lean ground round with hearty red kidney beans and tender macaroni, all simmered in a savory blend of beef broth and spaghetti sauce. The result is a thick, comforting bowl that delivers deep umami flavors and substantial texture. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy weeknight dinner that feels like a warm hug, requiring minimal prep time but offering maximum comfort. Ideal for meal prep, this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a complete, home-style feast that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Brown the ground round in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon until fully cooked.
  2. Drain excess fat from the cooked beef.
  3. Rinse and drain the red kidney beans.
  4. Pour the beef broth and macaroni into a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
  5. Bring the broth and macaroni to a boil over high heat.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the macaroni is al dente, according to package instructions.
  7. Add the cooked ground beef, drained kidney beans, and spaghetti sauce to the saucepan.
  8. Stir well to combine all ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.
  10. Serve hot in bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 976.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.2g72%
Saturated Fat 16.3g82%
Cholesterol 246.8mg83%
Sodium 221.5mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 44.8g15%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g32%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 88.9g178%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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