Tomato Hamburger Shell Soup

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Course: Dinner | Serves: 6 

A chunky tomato and hamburger soup with pasta shells. Serve with basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese. 

1 Tbsp olive oil 

1 onion, diced 

1 ½ lbs hamburger 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

15 oz diced tomatoes 

1 tsp Italian seasoning 

1 tsp onion salt 

Salt and pepper, to taste 

1 quart beef or chicken broth 

7 oz small pasta shells 

Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Basil, for garnish

In a stockpot over medium heat, stir onions in the olive oil until they just begin to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Drop hamburger in chunks and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, italian seasoning, onion salt, salt, pepper, and broth. Bring to a boil, then add the pasta shells. Cook for 9 minutes. Serve with parmesan cheese, and basil.