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Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup

Creamy Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup for Cozy Nights

This Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup combines comforting and rich flavors in a quick to prepare one-pot meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with butter
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Alternatives: ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Can be replaced with shallots
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For Thickening & Flavor
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free: use cornstarch
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can switch to half-and-half or whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Use as needed
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Tailor amount to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust according to heat preference
For Heartiness & Texture
  • 1 cup Matchstick Carrots Fresh or frozen
  • 1.5 cups Uncooked Macaroni Noodles Any small pasta shape works
For the Cheesy Finish
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Other cheese varieties can be used
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Can be replaced with Pecorino Romano

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil by pouring 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large pot over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Sauté 1 pound of ground beef and 1 diced yellow onion, cooking for 5–7 minutes until browned and translucent.
  3. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir for 2–3 minutes until slightly golden.
  5. Slowly pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Mix in 1 cup of heavy cream, salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of paprika, then simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
  7. Stir in 1 cup of matchstick carrots and 1 ½ cups of uncooked macaroni noodles, then bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  8. Cover and simmer the soup on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Incorporate 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted.
  10. Serve the soup warm in bowls, optionally pairing with crusty bread or fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a thicker soup, use less broth. Cook pasta al dente, and always add cheese at the end.

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