In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion together, breaking the meat into small pieces as it browns. Continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink, then drain any excess grease.
Add in tomato sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper into the ground beef mixture. Sautee together for about 1 minute
1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Add in chicken broth, frozen mixed vegetables, and pasta.
1 bag frozen mixed vegetables, 7 cups chicken broth , 8 oz. rotini 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).
1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Optional: top with chives or freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
*Do not overcook the pasta - cook until al dente. The pasta will continue to absorb liquid and soften once removed from heat.Store in an airtight container on the fridge for up to 4 days.Add additional 1/4 cup broth or water to the soup if it becomes too thin.