Name: Easy Macaroni Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (peeled and minced; or 1 teaspoon garlic powder); 2 cups mirepoix (fresh or frozen, see Notes for info); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 pound ground beef; 2 quarts reduced-sodium chicken broth; 14.5 ounce can marinara sauce (or crushed tomatoes); 8 ounces elbow pasta; 2 cups frozen green beans (or corn or peas); Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)