I created this soup the other day when I needed something fast for dinner.  If you’ve got cooked hamburger in the freezer, this meal really comes together quick.  It’s a combination of Hamburger Vegetable Soup and Pasta Soup.

Feel free to vary the recipe according to what you like and what you have available in your pantry.  It’s a good one for using up small amounts of pasta.  You could also use rice or barley instead of the pasta.  And you might want to add more veggies.

Here’s what I used: 

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Hamburger Pasta Soup

Servings: 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb. hamburger
• 1 onion chopped
• 1-2 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 green pepper chopped
• 32 oz beef broth
• 15 oz diced tomatoes with liquid
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup rotini pasta or other shape
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in large pan over medium heat.
• Drain meat and rinse under hot water to remove extra grease.
• Put back in pan. Add green pepper, broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to boil.
• Stir in pasta. Turn heat down and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is cooked.

If you have an Instant Pot, you’ll also want to check out the Instant Pot Hamburger Pasta Soup recipe too!