Hearty Beef Soup
This tasty and satisfying soup can be served for lunch or dinner. The leftovers can be frozen for later.
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound beef round roast, thawed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil nutrition facts
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups winter squash, chopped (or 2 cups cabbage, finely chopped) nutrition facts
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped nutrition facts
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped nutrition facts
- 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped nutrition facts
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano nutrition facts
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional) nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup macaroni, dry nutrition facts
- 1 large tomato, chopped (or 1 can, about 15 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes) nutrition facts
- 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped nutrition facts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts
"Nutrition facts" links go to the closest generic food on FoodFactly, per 100 g.
Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per 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
- In a large pot, brown beef in oil over medium to high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fat.
- Add water, squash, onion, celery, garlic, and oregano. If using parsley, add that too. Mix well.
- Bring pot to a boil. Lower heat and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add macaroni, tomatoes, green pepper, salt, and pepper.
- 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.