Beef Macaroni Goulash Soup

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Beef Macaroni Goulash Soup is simple and hearty with budget-friendly ingredients. All of which makes it a staple in my house.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil  
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves  garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef I used 80/20
  • ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 14.5 ounces tomatoes diced
  • 29 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar 
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 medium bay leaves
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Season your hamburger meat with salt and pepper.
  • Add hamburger meat, onion, and garlic. Cook until beef is no longer pink and the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Drain off excess fat, if needed.
  • Add BEEF broth , diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire sauce  , basil, oregano, thyme, and bay leaves.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in macaroni and continue simmering until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed and enjoy!
  • Remove the bay leaves from the pot and serve.