Old Fashioned Beef & Macaroni Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2/3 cup onions, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb ground beef (Use a good quality)
• 3 cups beef broth
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (I use basil, oregano, garlic flavor)
• 29 oz. tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (enough to balance out the tartness of tomatoes)
• 1½ teaspoon basil
• 1½ teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, prepared al dente and drained.
• Cheddar cheese, shredded (topping)