Maw-Maw's Chili Mac Soup
Chili mac soup has the perfect combination of pasta, beef, tomatoes and chili beans for a hearty meal. This is the chili soup we grew up with. It has beef and beans and plenty of macaroni noodles too!
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 diced green pepper optional
- 2 15.5 oz. cans chili beans
- 2 15.5 oz. cans kidney beans
- 1 14.5 oz. can chopped tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 6 cups beef broth
- 6 oz macaroni noodles or shape of your choice
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, cook the 1 pound ground beef, 1 small onion and 1 diced green pepper (if using) with a bit of salt and pepper until meat is brown and onions are soft.
- Stir in 2 15.5 oz. cans chili beans, 2 15.5 oz. cans kidney beans, 1 14.5 oz. can chopped tomatoes, 2 Tablespoons chili powder, 6 cups beef broth, and 4 cups tomato juice. Simmer for at least a half hour or as long as you’d like. Be sure to stir occasionally.
- Bring to a boil and stir in 6 oz macaroni noodles. Cook to your liking using the instructions on the box to estimate time required.
- Garnish with shredded cheese and oyster crackers, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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