Grandaddy’s One-Pot Beef And Macaroni Soup

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons Morton salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
4 cups Swanson low sodium chicken broth (or use beef or vegetable)
1 (28oz) can Hunt’s crushed tomatoes
1¾ cups dry whole wheat macaroni pasta or other small pasta
Instructions

In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion over medium high heat just until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
Add carrots, celery, red pepper, garlic, salt, oregano and paprika and cook until vegetables are tender, about 7-8 minutes.
Add broth, crushed tomatoes and pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook just until pasta is cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Serve.