Maw-Maw's Comforting Chili Mac Soup
A cozy and hearty bowl of chili mac soup perfect for chilly days. This easy recipe combines savory chili flavors with tender pasta in one pot for a comforting, family-friendly meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the elbow macaroni and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese and green onions.