What is Busy Day Soup?

"Busy Day Soup" typically refers to a simple and quick-to-make soup that you can prepare when you're short on time. While the exact recipe can vary, most Busy Day Soup recipes call for frozen vegetables, canned vegetables, and ground beef.

What to serve with soup for a crowd?

If you're serving a large group of people, I would add a side dish that is quick to prepare and very filling. Fresh bread, dinner rolls, or cornbread are all great options.

Can I use canned vegetables instead of frozen in soup?

Yes, in this soup recipe, you can use canned vegetables instead of frozen. The texture of the vegetables might change slightly, though.

Can I make Busy Day Soup with Turkey?

Yes! I think leftover turkey, especially Thanksgiving turkey leftovers, would be delicious! Instead of using frozen meatballs, use leftover shredded turkey instead.

Can I make Busy Day Soup with Potatoes?

Yes, potatoes are a versatile soup ingredient. Peeling and chopping fresh potatoes will add some prep time to the recipe though.

Busy Day Soup - Sugar & Snap Peas

Name: Busy Day Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon beef bouillon paste; 2 tablespoons onion flakes; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 16 ounces frozen beef meatballs; 32 ounces frozen mixed veggies; 2, 16 ounces cans diced tomatoes (with juices); 1 cup dry macaroni noodles

Busy Day Soup

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Busy Day Soup is fuss-free comfort food, easily made on hectic weeknights. Made entirely in one pot, this flavorful soup doesn't require any chopping, sautéing, or browning - and it's ready to serve in about 30 minutes!

Author: Katie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: lunch, dinner
Method: stove top cooking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon beef bouillon paste
2 tablespoons onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 ounces frozen beef meatballs
32 ounces frozen mixed veggies
2, 16 ounces cans diced tomatoes (with juices)
1 cup dry macaroni noodles

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Instructions

Add the vegetable broth and water to a large soup pot or stock pot over high heat. Bring to a boil.
Stir in the beef bouillon, tomato paste, onion flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Stir until the bouillon and tomato paste are dissolved.
Add in the frozen meatballs, frozen mixed vegetables, and diced tomatoes. Bring the soup back up to a boil over high heat.
Stir in the dry macaroni noodles. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

I like to garnish my soup with a generous amount of grated parmesan cheese and a few soup crackers.
Feel free to add fresh herbs for even more flavor! Chopped flat-leaf parsley or fresh basil would be delicious.
Adjust seasonings to taste. I did not add salt to the recipe due to the salt already in the vegetable broth and beef bouillon.
If the soup is too thick, add more water to thin it out.
The nutrition information shown below is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 248
Sugar: 6.4 g
Sodium: 626.8 mg
Fat: 2.8 g
Carbohydrates: 36.7 g
Fiber: 6.3 g
Protein: 19.4 g
Cholesterol: 33.9 mg

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