Ingredients
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1-1/2 cups chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (about 14 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 can (about 28 ounces) chopped tomatoes
- 1 jar (about 26 ounces) tomato pasta sauce (I used Classico Tomato Basil)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup chopped frozen spinach
- 3 cups cooked whole grain elbow macaroni (1-1/2 cups uncooked) (I used penne pasta instead)
Instructions
Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-Quart.
In a large non-stick pan or soup pot, cook the ground beef (seasoned with salt and pepper) and onions, breaking up the beef into small crumbles, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, 1 more minute.
Scrape the mixture into your slow cooker. Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce (if using), tomatoes, pasta sauce, red bell pepper and spinach.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
Stir in the cooked macaroni. Cover and continue to cook until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Recipe Notes
*6 Weight Watchers PointsPlus
*5 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
Nutrition Facts
Crock Pot Tomato Beef Macaroni Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 -1/2 cups)
Calories 251Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
Total Carbohydrates 36g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Protein 18g
Credit: simple-nourished-living.com
