Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni
Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni is a hearty, brothy bowl filled with tender ground beef, sweet corn, lima beans, barley, and tomato, finished with soft elbow pasta. Savory and well-seasoned with paprika, bay leaf, and Italian herbs, it delivers a cozy, stick-to-your-ribs feel. Ideal for a laid-back weeknight dinner or a warming weekend lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 hrs 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook and stir the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the extra grease.
- 2
Move the beef to a slow cooker; add the water, tomatoes, broth, undrained corn, celery, onion, lima beans, barley, bouillon, paprika, bay leaf, and Italian seasoning. Cover the slow cooker.
- 3
Cook on Low for 6 hours.
- 4
With 15 minutes left on the timer, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- 5
Stir the macaroni into the soup until combined and heated through. Garnish each serving with parsley.
- Calories 434.79 kcal High 22%
- Protein 20.2 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 63.53 g 23%
- Total Fat 12.4 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.61 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.27 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 526.73 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 10.85 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 11.31 g --
- Added Sugars 5.84 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 68.63 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.51 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 563.57 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 15.46 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 10.17 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni is an American dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Beef Bouillon, Beef Broth, and Celery. Each serving provides about 434.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Beef Bouillon, Beef Broth, Celery, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni?
- About 6 hrs 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 434.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni healthy?
- Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup with Macaroni has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 434.79 calories and 20.2 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 526.73 mg (23% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.61 g (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.84 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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