1-Gathering and Prepping Ingredients: First, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and ready. Dice the onions, carrots, and celery ahead of time to streamline the process. This preparation helps the soup come together quickly, ideal for busy schedules.

2-Cooking the Soup Base: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Crumble in the ground beef and cook it until fully done, then drain the fat and set it aside. In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until tender, which takes about 6 minutes.

2-Cooking the Soup Base: Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, herbs, and beef. Bring it to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 to 20 minutes until the veggies soften. While that’s happening, cook the pasta separately until al dente and drain it well.

3-Finishing and Serving: Add the cooked pasta, beans, and parsley to the pot, and let it all warm through for a minute. Adjust the thickness with more water or broth if needed. Serve it hot with cheese on top for that extra touch. For more ideas on quick meals, check out our easy dessert recipes to follow up your soup.