Description
Macaroni cheeseburger soup brings comfort and flavor to classic comfort cuisine. Rich beef, creamy cheese, and tender pasta blend perfectly for a satisfying meal that delivers quick nutrition and delicious warmth you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
Base and Seasonings:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, sear ground beef over medium heat until thoroughly browned and crumbly, approximately 6-7 minutes. Eliminate any accumulated grease.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 4 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, raising temperature to a rolling boil. Introduce elbow macaroni, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook pasta for 9 minutes, stirring intermittently until tender.
- Whisk milk, heavy cream, and flour in a separate container until completely smooth and lump-free. Gradually stream mixture into pot, continuously stirring to prevent clumping.
- Allow soup to simmer for 3 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken slightly. Blend in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, along with smoked paprika, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Continue stirring until cheese melts completely, creating a rich and creamy consistency. Remove from heat once soup reaches desired thickness.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh chopped parsley. Accompany with crusty bread or crispy crackers for an enhanced dining experience.
Notes
- Versatile Protein Swap: Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles work perfectly for leaner or vegetarian versions of this hearty soup.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace regular elbow macaroni with gluten-free pasta and use cornstarch instead of flour for thickening the soup.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Remove the pot from direct heat when adding cheese to prevent separation and maintain smooth, creamy texture.
- Flavor Boost: Customize the soup’s depth by adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a dash of smoked paprika for extra complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg