Cozy Italian Friendship Soup with Ground Beef and Alphabet Pasta

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Cozy Italian Friendship Soup with Ground Beef and Alphabet Pasta warms up your kitchen with a heartwarming blend of ground beef, vibrant tomatoes, and playful alphabet pasta. This non-vegetarian Italian dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, it’s a meal that brings everyone together.

Ideal for gluten-sensitive diets, this soup is versatile enough to be served as a main course or a side dish. Easily select this recipe from the easyChef Pro App, where you can explore personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list for the best prices. Get organized and follow our step-by-step guide to create this comforting dish today!

Overview

This Hearty Italian Friendship Soup Mix is a delightful gift that keeps on giving. Layered with vibrant ingredients, this soup mix transforms into a comforting and flavorful meal. With the addition of ground beef, tomatoes, and alphabet pasta, it becomes a wholesome dish that warms the soul. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, this soup is a testament to the joy of giving and the comfort of a home-cooked meal.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 16

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cup dry split peas
• 0.33 Cup beef bouillon granules
• 0.25 Cup pearl barley
• 0.5 Cup dry lentils
• 0.25 Cup dried onion flakes
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 Cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 2 Whole bay leaves
• 0.5 Cup uncooked alphabet pasta

Additional Ingredients Needed

• 1 Pound (lb) ground beef, ground
• 1 Pinch black pepper, to taste
• 1 Pinch garlic powder, to taste
• 28 Ounces (oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6 Ounces (oz) can tomato paste
• 3 Quarts (qt) water

Steps

1. Prepare the Jar: In a 1.5-pint jar, layer the split peas, bouillon granules, pearl barley, lentils, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, rice, and bay leaves. Wrap the alphabet pasta in plastic wrap and place it on top. Seal the jar tightly.
2. Cook the Soup: Remove the pasta from the jar and set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef with black pepper and garlic powder. Drain any excess fat. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and the contents of the soup mix jar (excluding the pasta) to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
3. Finish the Soup: Stir in the reserved alphabet pasta. Cover and simmer for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta, peas, lentils, and barley are tender.
4. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy the hearty, comforting flavors with your loved ones.

Enjoy your homemade Cozy Italian Friendship Soup!