Creamy Ground Beef and Pasta Soup
A quick and easy one pot soup! Creamy ground beef and pasta soup is filled to the brim with ground beef, vegetables, and pasta. It is the perfect EASY dinner recipe.
Ground beef and pasta soup is simple, healthy, and delicious. It combines simple ingredients to produce a creamy and flavorful soup. It is made even easier by using frozen vegetables. This is one of my family’s favorite recipes and my kids love it! It reminds me of a hamburger soup, but prepared with pasta instead of potatoes and is much creamier.
Creamy ground beef and pasta soup
The base of this easy soup is ground beef and diced onions. After the broth is added in, it simmers with a bag of frozen vegetables, spices, and pasta. Heavy whipping cream and cheese is added at the end to produce the perfect creamy soup.
This dinner recipe is truly easy – the only thing you have to chop is 1 onion! The rest of the ingredients go straight into the large pot. I have been on the hunt for delicious ground beef recipes. We purchased a half cow (half beef) recently and we truly have a freezer full of ground beef. My kids are huge fans of soup and pasta. I tried a few variations of this recipe and this one stuck!
It is a family favorite and my kids love it. The creamy, cheesy pasta are paired with the delicious protein of the ground beef. The vegetables cook till they are tender, very cheesy and delicious.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Pasta: I recommend rotini or fusilli
- White onion
- Frozen mixed vegetables
- Beef broth
- Heavy whipping cream
- Tomato sauce
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Garlic powder
- Thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional topping: Chopped chives
How to make creamy ground beef and pasta soup
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef and onion together. Breaking the ground beef into small pieces while cooking. Cook the ground beef through until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Add in spices, beef broth, frozen mixed vegetables, and pasta.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Cook for the duration on the pasta package (typically about 10 minutes). You will want the pasta to be al dente. The pasta will continue to soften and absorb liquid.
- Once the pasta are cooked, add in heavy whipping cream and cheddar cheese and stir until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Top with: chives or additional cheddar cheese. Enjoy!
Why you will love this recipe
One Pot: Prepared all in pot for easy cooking and easy clean up. This recipe does not compromise on flavor or tastiness!
Hearty and comforting: There is nothing better than a large pot of soup in the fall or winter. Served with toasty bread and it makes for the perfect meal.
Protein and vegetables: This dish contains a good serving of protein and vegetables. These are both wrapped up in creamy delicious soup.
Kid friendly: I have heard the words “this soup is my favorite!” while being eaten by one of my kids.
FAQ
How to keep the pasta from being mushy and overcooked?
I recommend cooking the pasta just until its al dente. The pasta will continue to absorb water and soften once removed from heat.
What pasta to use in this recipe?
I have prepared this recipe with both rotini and fusilli. Both are delicious. If you don’t have these on hand, elbow pasta could be another good option!
Can I use fresh vegetables?
Yes, you swap the bag of frozen veggies for fresh vegetables. The bag of frozen mixed vegetables I use contains carrots, green beans, corn, and peas. You can use these veggies or others of your choosing such as chopped celery or mushrooms.
Can I make this dish gluten free or dairy free?
Yes, I have subbed the pasta for gluten free brown rice fusilli. You can also sub the heavy whipping cream for unsweetened coconut milk and omit the cheddar cheese or add in your favorite DF cheese substitute.
Substitutions
Ground beef: Ground turkey
Frozen mixed veggies: Fresh chopped veggies or a can of corn and a can of green beans can be substituted. Add these at the same time you would have added the frozen vegetables. Simmer until they are soft and cooked through!
Heavy whipping cream: 1 block (8oz) of cream cheese or for dairy-free, unsweetened coconut milk
Rotini pasta: fusilli pasta or elbow noodles would work well! Be sure to note the different cooking times based on the pasta you are using.
Equipment Needed
- 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven
- Cutting board and paring knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
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What to serve creamy ground beef and pasta soup with
This delicious dinner recipe can be served all on it’s own! But, if you are looking for some tasty side dishes, I recommend these:
- Toasted Bread
- Salad – any type of green salad would be delicious. I love to serve salads with this homemade Lemon Balsamic Salad Dressing
- Easy Chicken Lunch Wrap
- Cornbread
- Biscuits with butter or honey
How to store and reheat
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. You may need to add an additional 1/4 cup water or broth to your bowl if most of the liquid is absorbed.
Tips for success
- Add additional 1/4 cup broth or water to the soup if it becomes too thin
- To prevent pasta from getting soggy, cook the pasta only until al dente.
More delicious soup recipes
Enjoy these other one pot recipes
I love a good one pot recipe for dinner! It makes cooking and clean up more simple. The flavors really come together and compliment each other. I recommend giving these other tasty one pot recipes a try:
Jambalaya with Sausage and Shrimp
Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper
Quick Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Creamy Ground Beef and Pasta Soup
Equipment
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 8 oz. rotini pasta
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 small white onion (about 1 cup) diced
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
- 7 cups beef broth or bone broth
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. thyme
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown ground beef and onion together. Breaking the ground beef into small pieces while cooking. Cook the ground beef through until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Add in tomato sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper into the ground beef mixture. Sautee together for about 1 minute
- Add in beef broth, frozen mixed vegetables, and pasta.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Cook the pasta for the time indicated on the package (don't overcook!). Cook until al dente.*
- Once the pasta is cooked, add in heavy whipping cream and cheddar cheese and stir until heated through and the cheese is melted (about 1 minute).
- Top with: chives or additional cheddar cheese. Enjoy!
