"Creamy tomato beef soup with noodles is an easy one-pot dinner that's ready in less than 45 minutes. A delicious, family-friendly meal!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. ground beef ((or sub with Italian sausage))
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1 small yellow onion, (diced (about 1 cup total))
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1 clove garlic, (minced or pressed (about 1 teaspoon total))
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1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
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4 cups chicken broth or beef broth
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon brown sugar ((optional))
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon kosher salt, (plus more to taste)
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Crushed red pepper flakes, (to taste (optional))
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1 cup (about 3 ½ - 4 ounces) uncooked small pasta, (such as small shells, elbow macaroni, ditalini, or mini wagon wheels)
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4 ounces (half of a block) cream cheese, (diced into cubes and softened at room temperature)
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Optional garnish: chopped fresh herbs such as basil or parsley; freshly grated Parmesan cheese