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Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup

Creamy Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup for Cozy Family Nights

This Creamy Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup is a comforting one-pot meal combining familiar cheeseburger flavors in a creamy broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Butter can also be used as a substitute.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Consider ground turkey or chicken for a lighter touch.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour Cornstarch is a gluten-free alternative.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Swap for vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use half and half or whole milk for a lighter version.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Onion Powder
  • to taste Italian Seasoning
  • to taste Paprika
For the Extras
  • 1 cup Matchstick Carrots Fresh or frozen.
  • 1½ cups Uncooked Macaroni Noodles Any small pasta shape works well.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Mix varieties for a unique taste.
  • ½ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Try Pecorino Romano for an interesting twist.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and 1 diced yellow onion; brown for 5-7 minutes until the beef is no longer pink.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute. Sprinkle in ¼ cup of all-purpose flour and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, stirring continuously. Increase the heat and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Mix in 1 cup of heavy cream and add salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika to taste, stirring well.
  5. Add 1 cup of matchstick carrots and 1½ cups of uncooked macaroni noodles. Bring back to a boil for 1 minute.
  6. Cover the pot and reduce heat to low, simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup of shredded parmesan cheese until melted.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or a salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

If the soup becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or cream. Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth to restore creaminess.

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