Hearty Beef Soup

This tasty and satisfying soup can be served for lunch or dinner. The leftovers can be frozen for later.

130kcal per serving
8 gprotein
10 gcarbohydrates
4 gfat
6servings (1 cup)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 130 kcal
Total fat 4 g 5%
Saturated fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 14 mg 5%
Sodium 214 mg 9%
Total carbohydrates 10 g 4%
Dietary fiber 2 g 7%
Total sugars 3 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 8 g 16%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 29
Iron 1
Potassium 275

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. In a large pot, brown beef in oil over medium to high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fat.
  2. Add water, squash, onion, celery, garlic, and oregano. If using parsley, add that too. Mix well.
  3. Bring pot to a boil. Lower heat and cook for 20 minutes.
  4. Add macaroni, tomatoes, green pepper, salt, and pepper.
  5. Keep cooking over low heat for 20 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Tip for cooking beef roast: The recommended safe minimum internal temperature for beef roast is 145 °F, as measured with a food thermometer. Learn more about: Winter Squash Onions Celery Garlic Herbs Tomatoes Bell Peppers

Source

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/hearty-beef-soup, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Hearty Beef Soup?

One serving has 130 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1 cup each).

How much protein is in Hearty Beef Soup?

8 g of protein per serving, with 10 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat.

What do I need to make Hearty Beef Soup?

14 ingredients: 1/4 pound beef round roast, thawed and chopped, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 3 cups water, 2 cups winter squash, chopped (or 2 cups cabbage, finely chopped), 1/2 cup onions, chopped and 1 celery stalk, finely chopped ….