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Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup

Creamy Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup to Warm Your Soul

This Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup combines classic flavors into a cozy, comforting bowl that's quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with butter
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Creamy Broth
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half or whole milk
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or adjust to preference
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or adjust to preference
For Added Texture
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup uncooked macaroni noodles or any small pasta shape
For the Final Touch
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mix other cheese varieties
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef and 1 diced yellow onion to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, stirring for 2-3 minutes to create a roux.
  5. Gradually pour in 4 cups of chicken broth while stirring, bring to a simmer in 5 minutes.
  6. Add 1 cup of heavy cream, then add salt, pepper, onion powder, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of paprika.
  7. Add 1 cup of matchstick carrots and 1 cup of uncooked macaroni noodles, boil for 1 minute.
  8. Cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese until melted.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, garnished with toppings as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pair with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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