Busy Day Soup

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat if needed.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until it darkens slightly.
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Add the onion soup mix and stir well to combine, then add chopped tomatoes and beef stock. Stir well and bring to a boil.
1 packet onion soup mix
2 cans (14 oz / 400g) chopped tomatoes
4 cups beef stock
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and macaroni. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
1 ½ cup frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup macaroni
Take the pot off the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve hot.
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste