Beefy Tomato Pastina Soup
Packed with lean beef, colorful vegetables, and tiny pasta, this beefy tomato pastina soup will let you hit your cravings AND your nutritional goals! This hearty soup is comfort in a bowl.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 454 grams (1 lb) 90% lean ground beef
- 115 grams (1 cup) carrot, peeled and diced
- 115 grams (1 cup) celery, diced
- 115 grams (1 cup) onion, diced
- 50 grams (2 cups) fresh spinach
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 32 oz beef broth, low sodium
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 112 grams (1/2 cup) pastina
Instructions
- Heat a dutch oven or heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and let cook, without stirring for 3 minutes. You want a nice caramelized crust on the meat.
- Flip meat and break up into little pieces. Continue to cook until beef is cooked through and browned.
- Add carrots, celery, onion, and all spices EXCEPT bay leaves. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add beef broth, crushed tomatoes and bay leaves, and stir to combine. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add in pastina and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Add spinach and stir to wilt.
- Optional: serve with shaved or grated parmesan.
NOTE
Nutrition information for this recipe is provided below. For more information on the nutrition facts provided on this site, please visit our nutrition disclaimer.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Beefy Tomato Pastina Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
264
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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