Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup ketchup
2 large cans of chopped or diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 teaspoons onion powder
3 teaspoons minced garlic
7 ¼ cups beef broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups dry macaroni pasta
Cheese for garnish, if desired
Instructions:
In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, add the ground beef, minced garlic, and onion powder. Cook the meat until it loses its pink color.
Add the beef broth, chopped or diced tomatoes, Worcestershire Sauce, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, and ketchup to the pot. Once the mixture reaches a boiling point, lower the heat and simmer it for ten minutes.
Add the dry macaroni pasta to the pot and continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked.
Add salt and pepper to taste when preparing the soup.
If desired, garnish the soup with shredded cheese of your choice.
Serve and enjoy your Beef and Macaroni Soup!
Note: Feel free to adjust the seasonings and add additional vegetables or herbs according to your preference.