Beefy Bean Soup

Name: Beefy Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings (3 quarts).
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Soups
Ingredients: 1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup water; 1 cup beef broth; 4-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained

This quick and filling soup from Carolyn Burbidge of makes a bunch, but it won’t last long! The reader from Bountiful, Utah says, “The leftovers are even better the next day. I love it because we get two hearty meals out of one short cooking session.”

Ingredients

1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 cup beef broth
4-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, celery, onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add to tomato mixture. Stir in beans; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 225 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 1091mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein.

Originally published as Pasta Fajoli Soup in Simple & Delicious November/December 2007

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ginadye

Jan 24, 2016

This was terrible! The tomato puree taste was over powering! Now I'm trying to find a way to alter it to use up the leftovers! I would not make this again.
mbcdownes

Jan 21, 2016

The tomato sauce taste is too strong and it is way too salty. Don't waste your time on this recipe.
pajamaangel

Jan 6, 2015

Though mine came out more like a goulash than a soup, it was good. I did have to add a little more seasoning to the dish as it was cooking. The canned tomato taste was just a bit too prevalent. Turned out nicely in the end.
Kcam87

Sep 9, 2014

This soup was a complete fail. The taste of the canned tomatoe puree was too over powering. I let it simmer for almost an hour hoping to tone down the taste of canned tomatoe but to no avail. I even added more beef broth to it. My family said the taste reminded them of spaghetti O's. We ended up having a pizza night.
Queenlalisa

Jul 17, 2013

Yum Yum Yum! I love soup! I have made this twice and once I used a can of Italian tomatoes and it was even better.
sharonraburn

Jun 13, 2010

Very good my husband said now that is even better then the soup we buy when we eat out. thanks for sharing... will make it again..
denimcowgirl

May 25, 2010

Easy to prepare and was well liked by my family! Will definitely be making this recipe again! The leftovers are really good the next day :D
asavage

Mar 23, 2009

I absolutely agree with the first comment. It is so fast to make too and easy to adapt. I used ground turkey and chicken broth instead of beef as it was what I had on hand. And it was fabulous.