Quick & Hearty Hamburger Soup with Macaroni Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup frozen or fresh green beans (optional)
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 can (14.5 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 6 cups (1.5 L) beef broth
• 1 cup (250 ml) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (85 g) elbow macaroni (or other small pasta)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)