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Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup: Creamy Comfort in Every Bowl

Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup: Creamy Comfort for Cozy Nights

This Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup offers creamy comfort and is customizable for all diets, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with butter
  • 1 pound ground beef can use ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For Thickening and Flavor
  • ¼ cup 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
  • to taste onion powder
  • to taste Italian seasoning
  • to taste paprika
For Structure and Texture
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots fresh or frozen
  • 1½ cups macaroni noodles or any small pasta shape
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or different cheese varieties
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef and 1 diced yellow onion to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking the meat apart until deep brown.
  3. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle in ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Gradually pour in 4 cups of chicken broth while you stir. Bring the mixture to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and add salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika to taste.
  7. Stir in 1 cup of matchstick carrots and 1½ cups of uncooked macaroni. Allow to boil for about 1 minute.
  8. Reduce heat, cover, and 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pair with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Adjust thickness by adding broth if too thick.

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