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    Home » Recipes » Soups and Stews

    Busy Day Soup

    Published: Jan 10, 2023 · Modified: Jan 30, 2023 by Ang Paris · 3 Comments
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    This easy soup recipe takes very little effort and only 10 minutes to prep!
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    Busy Day Soup is an easy, delicious, and comforting meal that can be prepared in minutes. via @jugglingactmama

    Busy Day Soup is an easy, delicious, and comforting meal that can be prepared in 5 minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand! Let it simmer while you spend time with your family.

    Close up of a full serving spoon above a pot of Busy Day Soup.
    This nutritious soup is perfect for busy weeknights and it's sure to please your whole family.
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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄Equipment
    • ⭐ Tips
    • 🍲 Storage
    • ✏️ Make Ahead
    • 📖 Variations
    • Slow Cooker Instructions
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • Busy Day Soup
    • 💬 Comments

    Our Busy Day Soup is made with simple and affordable ingredients, such as ground beef, frozen vegetables, and canned tomatoes.

    It can be easily customized to fit whatever flavors you're in the mood for, or you can use our tried-and-true combination for an instant family favorite!

    Ingredients to Make Busy Day Soup Recipe

    🧂 Ingredients

    Here's what you will need to make our Busy Day Soup recipe:

    • lean ground beef
    • onion soup mix
    • water
    • petite diced tomatoes
    • frozen mixed vegetables
    • uncooked pasta

    This is meant to be a brief overview of this great recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. In a large pot, brown ground beef. Drain fat.
    2. Add the seasoning mix, water, and canned tomatoes and bring to a boil.
    3. Simmer for 45 minutes.
    4. Add the pasta and veggies and cook 15 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
    How to Make Busy Day Soup collage.

    🥄Equipment

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    Here is what you will need to make this easy recipe:

    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Large stock pot

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    ⭐ Tips

    ✔️ To save time, I like to cook large batches of ground beef on the weekends and freeze them for later. That way, I can just grab a bag of the cooked beef and it will thaw quickly as the soup heats up.

    ✔️ I love using these soup containers instead of freezer bags when I'm freezing soup, tomato sauce, or other liquids.

    Bowl of Busy Day Soup on a plate with a spoon.
    This flavorful hamburger soup is one of my favorite simple recipes.

    🍲 Storage

    To Store: Leftover Busy Day Soup should be stored in an airtight container. It will keep for 3-4 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)

    To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30 second intervals until heated throughout. Larger amounts can be reheated in a crockpot or on the stovetop.

    To Freeze: Prepare the soup without the pasta. Place cooled soup into a gallon-size freezer bag. Label and store for uo to 6 months.

    To Thaw: Allow the soup to thaw in the fridge overnight. Add the soup to a pot or slow cooker to reheat and add cooked pasta when ready to serve.

    ✏️ Make Ahead

    This soup can be made 1-2 days ahead, however, I recommend not adding the soup until you're ready to serve it or the pasta may become too mushy.

    📖 Variations

    I love using a little creativity with soup recipes. They're a great way to use what you have on hand in your pantry, or even as leftovers. Tons of yellow squash or zucchini from your garden? Throw it in! Add a can of white beans for extra protein, or swap out leftover chicken for the ground beef.

    Here are some other ideas for changing up this delicious meal:

    • Instead of regular diced tomatoes, try Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and chilies or fire-roasted tomatoes.
    • Add a tablespoon of Italian seasoning mix, Mediterranean seasoning mix, or even taco seasoning to the soup as it cooks for more flavor. You can also add fresh herbs just before serving like parsley, basil, or thyme.
    • Instead of water, use beef broth or vegetable broth.
    • You can use any type of small pasta noodles you like.
    • Instead of ground beef, try ground turkey or even ground Italian sausage.

    Slow Cooker Instructions

    Here's who to make this hearty soup in your crockpot:

    Using your slow cooker to make this easy soup is a great option when you're tight on time. Cook the ground beef, drain grease and add it to the crock along with all the other ingredients except for the pasta. Cook on low for 6 hours. When there are about 30 minutes left in the cooking time, stir in the pasta or rice.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Serve with a little bit of shredded cheese or grated parmesan. I also love to serve this with a loaf of crusty bread, or if I have a little extra time I'll make buttery dinner rolls or Italian breadsticks.

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    😋 Similar Recipes

    Next time, try one of these delicious recipes:

    • instant pot vegetable and beef soup
    • creamy tomato basil soup
    • slow cooker Italian wedding soup
    • Italian style chicken sausage soup
    • slow cooker potato soup

    Related: Find more Delicious Soup Recipes here.

    • Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup 
    • Healthy Sweet Potato Soup
    • Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • Sweet and Spicy Chili Recipe
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    Easy Busy Day Soup close up in a bowl with a spoon.

    Busy Day Soup

    This easy soup recipe takes very little effort and only 10 minutes to prep!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Busy Day Soup
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Large stock pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 packet onion soup mix
    • 5 to 6 cups water divided
    • 1 28 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
    • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
    • 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta or any small pasta or rice

    Instructions

    • In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat.
      1 pound lean ground beef
    • Drain the fat off the beef and return it to the pot.
    • Add in the ingredients for the base of the soup.
      1 packet onion soup mix, 5 to 6 cups water, 1 28 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
    • Bring the soup to a boil.
    • Reduce the temperature to medium heat and let the soup simmer for 45 minutes to develop a savory broth.
    • Mix in the pasta and veggies and cook for 15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
      2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta

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    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    1. Susan says

      January 10, 2023 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy this looks, and I just happen to have some ditalini pasta in my pantry! Yay. My family will LOVE this! And so will I 🙂

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    2. Kim says

      January 11, 2023 at 1:11 am

      5 stars
      This soup is amazing and so easy. Thanks for the recipe! I'm adding this to my regular dinner rotation!

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    3. Eileen says

      January 12, 2023 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a delicious soup. The ingredients are so easy to find and the results are a delicious quick soup the entire family loved. I will be adding this into our weekly meals.

      Reply

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