30-Minute Busy Day Soup

Bowl of Busy Day Soup, on a napkin, with a silver spoon.

5 from 1 vote

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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Servings:

Author: Katie Youngs

Ingredients

4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon beef bouillon paste
2 tablespoons onion flakes
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
16 ounces frozen beef meatballs
32 ounces frozen mixed veggies
2, 16 ounce cans diced tomatoes with juices
1 cup dry macaroni noodles

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 is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

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