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Italian Wedding Soup
Soup Italian

Italian Wedding Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and onion powder in a bowl.
  2. 2 Shape beef mixture into 3/4-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. 3 Heat broth in a large pot over medium-high heat until boiling. Stir in escarole, orzo, carrot, and meatballs and return to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook at slow boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Star Pooley

Hearty Italian Lentil Soup
Soup Italian

Hearty Italian Lentil Soup

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils in a pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Bring rice and 1 1/3 cup water to boil in a pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, beaten egg, garlic, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Form ground beef mixture into 1 inch balls. Place meatballs in skillet and cook 5 minutes or until evenly brown.
  4. 4 In a large pot, bring the tomato sauce and 4 cups water to a boil. Transfer the browned meatballs to the pot. Mix in cooked lentils and rice. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Kristin

Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano
Soup Italian

Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano

4.7

Prep
60 min
Cook
120 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Cook onion, celery, garlic and black pepper until vegetables are tender, 10 minutes. Stir in beef broth, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with thyme, basil, oregano and parsley. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. (At this point, you may put the pot on a back burner to keep warm and continue with the next steps about 1 hour prior to serving, if you wish.)
  3. 3 Stir in the beef and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the beans and heat through, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Ivan O Teeter

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup with Ground Beef
Soup American

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup with Ground Beef

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
180 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large soup pot, cook ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain grease from the pot.
  2. 2 Add chopped onion, mixed vegetables, and tomatoes. Give it a stir. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 3 to 4 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By Pam

Texas Taco Soup
Soup American

Texas Taco Soup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
75 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until crumbly and browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Stir corn, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, serrano peppers, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix into beef-onion mixture. Fill the pot with water to come within 2 inches of the top.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes more.

By Ben Neel

Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup
Soup American

Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brown beef in a Dutch oven over medium high heat until browned; drain off any fat.
  2. 2 Add green pepper and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, bouillon cubes, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and soy sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in rice and heat through.

By Holly

Albondigas Soup III
Soup Mexican

Albondigas Soup III

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the water into a large pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, egg, oregano, garlic salt, ground black pepper and cumin. Mix well and form into 1 inch meatballs.
  3. 3 Roll the meatballs in the flour, coating well, and carefully drop them in the boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring frequently, and making sure soup does not get too thick.
  4. 4 Add more water, if necessary, and add the potatoes to the soup. Simmer for 1 more hour, or until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

By Cynthia

Cabbage Roll Soup
Soup European

Cabbage Roll Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring converted rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot pan until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  4. 4 Stir 2 cups water, cooked rice, pasta sauce, tomato soup, cabbage, onion, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce into beef. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover.
  5. 5 Simmer until cabbage is soft and tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 to 30 minutes.

By Lillian S

Hamburger Soup
Soup American

Hamburger Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
95 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Combine beef, water, tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, onion, bouillon, ketchup, basil, and salt in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 ½ hours.

By akhowell

Sweet Russian Cabbage Soup
Soup European

Sweet Russian Cabbage Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble ground beef into a large pot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, onion, sugar, vinegar, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 quart of water and bring to a boil. Stir to break up beef while heating. Once the soup comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in remaining water and return to a slow boil. Add cabbage and garlic. Simmer until cabbage is tender, about 25 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls to serve.

By Ron Shepherd

Venus de Milo Soup
Soup American

Venus de Milo Soup

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until crumbly and browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain as much fat from pot as possible. Add onion and garlic to the pot; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onion soup mix, bouillon cubes, and bay leaf until well combined; stir in water and mixed vegetables. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Stir in orzo pasta; cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Elizabeth Cornell Chedid

Festive Fall Soup
Soup American

Festive Fall Soup

3.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, red bell peppers, green onions, and garlic in the hot Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add water, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to ground beef mixture; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Stir farfalle pasta into ground beef-tomato mixture; cook for 10 minutes. Add corn, peas, and mushrooms to mixture and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 5 more minutes.

By Elisabeth

Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
Soup American

Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble ground beef into a stockpot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  2. 2 Stir in carrots, celery, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in potatoes, corn, green beans, undrained peas, tomato sauce, and crushed whole tomatoes. Season with black pepper; add bay leaf and thyme.
  4. 4 Pour in 1/4 cup water if needed, replenishing as needed while cooking.
  5. 5 Bring soup to a simmer; cover and cook, stirring regularly, until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Sue's recipes

Cheeseburger Soup
Soup American

Cheeseburger Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat; add ground beef, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until beef is brown and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in potatoes, broth, basil, and parsley; bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. 3 Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer, whisking continuously, until sauce is thick and smooth.
  4. 4 Pour sauce into soup mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add sour cream; stir until just heated through.
  5. 5 Serve garnished with green onions.

By Auntylene

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Soup American

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, discard grease, and set aside.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, place bacon in a 3-quart saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove crisped bacon with a slotted spoon and set on paper towels to drain. Leave bacon grease in the saucepan.
  4. 4 Sauté carrots, celery, and onion in the bacon grease until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and browned ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet you previously cooked the beef in. Melt butter in the skillet and whisk in flour; cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully whisk milk into flour-butter mixture until well combined and very smooth.
  6. 6 Pour milk mixture into the soup, whisking to combine; bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7 Remove from heat. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with bacon and additional shredded Cheddar cheese.

By Rebekah Rose Hills

Beefy Vegetable Soup
Soup Greek

Beefy Vegetable Soup

3.0

Prep
50 min
Cook
90 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In several large kettles, combine the first seven ingredients. Add water to cover. Add tomato sauce and broth.
  2. 2 In other large skillet, cook ground beef and onions until meat is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain. Add to vegetable mixture. Season with salt, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until celery is tender.

By Allrecipes Member

Albondigas Soup II
Soup Mexican

Albondigas Soup II

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the ground beef, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, egg and 2 teaspoons water. Shape into tiny balls.
  2. 2 Heat the water and dissolve the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and drop the meatballs in and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add the chili powder, cumin powder, cumin seed, dried oregano, carrots, green pepper celery and tomatoes with juice. Cut the half head of cabbage into two wedges and add them into the broth. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm with corn tortillas and salsa.

By Beatrice Goldiano

Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup
Soup American

Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
85 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrots until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir garlic into onion mixture; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove pot from heat.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in batches in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer browned beef to onion mixture in the large pot using a slotted spoon.
  3. 3 Heat onion-beef mixture over medium heat. Stir vegetable juice, beef broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, beef bouillon, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into beef mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer to blend the flavors, at least 1 hour.
  4. 4 Stir corn, kidney beans, cannellini beans, great Northern beans, green beans, peas, lima beans, and okra into beef mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.

By Barry Heuser

Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac
Dinner Italian

Presto Pesto Hamburger Mac

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir pesto and sour cream into ground beef until warmed; add macaroni and mix well.

By Melody

Rita's Spinach Casserole
Italian

Rita's Spinach Casserole

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Crumble ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly until evenly browned. Drain excess grease, and stir in the tomato sauce, sour cream and thyme.
  3. 3 Place the cooked pasta into the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Pour the ground beef mixture over the pasta. Cover with a layer of spinach. Top with shredded cheese.
  4. 4 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and lightly browned on the top.

By KSBEESON

Quick Fix Tortellini Soup
Italian

Quick Fix Tortellini Soup

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Combine ground beef, tortellini, beef broth, cream of onion soup, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, green beans, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook on High for 1 hour.

By shasty

Easy Inside-Out Ravioli
Dinner Italian

Easy Inside-Out Ravioli

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 Cook spinach according to package directions; drain.
  4. 4 In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until brown; drain. In a large bowl, stir together cooked beef, spinach, pasta sauce and all but 1/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Reserve 2 cups of sauce mixture. Stir the pasta shells into the remaining sauce mixture. Pour shell mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with reserved sauce and sprinkle with reserved cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven 45 minutes, until browned and bubbly.

By Mary

Spaghetti Sauce from the Slow Cooker
Italian

Spaghetti Sauce from the Slow Cooker

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
365 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Stir beef, diced tomatoes, onion, tomato paste, sugar, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, oregano, anise seed, and bay leaf together in a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

By FatBoy

Sweet Garlic Tomato Beef Pasta
Italian

Sweet Garlic Tomato Beef Pasta

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. 2 In a large skillet over medium heat, mix the beef, onion, and, garlic, and cook until beef is evenly brown.
  3. 3 In a blender or food processor, liquefy the tomatoes. Pour into the skillet with the beef. Mix in beef bouillon, sugar, garlic salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bouillon has dissolved. Stir in the pasta until evenly coated with the sauce to serve.

By ANGELBELIEVER

Kid's Favorite Pizza Casserole
Dinner Italian

Kid's Favorite Pizza Casserole

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease.
  4. 4 Mix cooked ground beef, macaroni, pizza sauce, tomato sauce, and mushrooms in a bowl. Layer half the macaroni mixture into a 9x12-inch baking dish; top with 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining macaroni mixture over the top; sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over macaroni mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and casserole is bubbling, about 35 minutes. Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

By Amy Hamilton

Beefy Italian Ramen Skillet
Dinner Italian

Beefy Italian Ramen Skillet

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and pepperoni; cook and stir until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, water, and ramen seasoning packets.
  2. 2 Break ramen noodle blocks in half; add to beef mixture with bell pepper. Cook until noodles soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Off heat, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over beef mixture, cover the skillet, let sit until cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.

By mastbath

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
Dinner Italian

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes; drain.
  4. 4 Combine beef, noodles, 1/2 mozzarella cheese, spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms, and black olives in a large bowl; transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

By tburton1219

Bolognese Sauce with Meat
Italian

Bolognese Sauce with Meat

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil. Add ground beef and continue cooking. Stir in prosciutto and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste. Let sauce simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Simmer for one hour. Add additional butter and simmer for an additional half hour.

By angelic

Baked Penne
Dinner Italian

Baked Penne

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onions, and peppers in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme, and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir until mozzarella is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in cooked pasta until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Spoon pasta mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until heated through, about 5 more minutes.

By Philadelphia

Beefy Baked Ravioli
Dinner Italian

Beefy Baked Ravioli

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Drain grease, then stir in the spaghetti sauce and tomatoes.
  3. 3 Spread 1/3 of the sauce in the bottom of an 11x7 inch baking dish. Arrange 1/2 of the ravioli over the sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese over the ravioli. Repeat layers, ending with the last of the sauce on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.

By Angie Shirk Williams