Would you prefer a chunky or smooth texture for the soup?

That’s entirely up to you! For a chunky soup, leave it as is with diced tomatoes and ground beef. For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender, then stir it back in for balance.

Do you want to include pasta or keep it low-carb?

This soup works great either way. Pasta adds bulk and makes it more filling, but you can easily skip it and load up on veggies or beef for a low-carb alternative.

Should it be spicy or mild?

It’s mild by default, but can easily be spiced up. Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or even chili powder to make it as fiery as you like.

Are there any dietary restrictions (gluten-free, dairy-free)?

Yes! This soup is naturally gluten-free if you skip the pasta or use gluten-free pasta. For dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter and omit any cream or cheese. Coconut milk makes a great dairy-free creamy addition.

Beefy Tomato Soup – Hearty, Comforting & Easy to Make in 40 mins

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef
Onion (garlic, tomato paste)
Canned crushed + diced tomatoes
Beef broth
Italian seasoning (paprika)
Optional: sugar (cream, pasta, rice, hot sauce)

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Instructions

Brown beef, cook onion + garlic.
Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes, broth.
Season and simmer 20–25 minutes.
Add pasta/cream if using, adjust seasoning.
Serve hot with toppings of choice.

Notes

Nutrition (Approx. per Serving):

Calories: 280
Fat: 14g
Carbs: 18g
Protein: 20g
Fiber: 3g

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: dinner, main dish, Soup
Cuisine: American