Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Dinner
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: beef soup, shell pasta soup, ground beef soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 5 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups medium shell pasta
• Optional: fresh parsley or grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Stir in shell pasta and cook for 8–10 minutes, until tender.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Serve hot with parsley or Parmesan if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Add green beans, corn, or spinach for extra vegetables.
• Use mini shells for a fun texture.
• For meal prep, cook pasta separately and add before serving.