Description
Hearty macaroni cheeseburger soup delivers classic comfort in a single pot, blending rich burger flavors with creamy pasta goodness. Chefs can savor this easy, satisfying meal that brings restaurant-style indulgence straight to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Liquid Components:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high temperature, sauté ground beef with finely chopped onions until meat is completely browned and onions are translucent, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the meat, then return pot to stove and add beef broth, bringing liquid to a rolling boil.
- Introduce elbow macaroni into the boiling broth, reducing heat to medium and cooking pasta until tender and al dente, roughly 8-9 minutes.
- Lower heat to minimum, gently incorporate milk into the pasta mixture, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Gradually blend shredded cheddar cheese into the soup, whisking smoothly until cheese melts completely and creates a silky, uniform consistency.
- Season the soup with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting flavors to personal preference.
- Allow soup to rest for 2-3 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken before ladling into warm serving bowls.
- Garnish with optional toppings like crispy bacon bits, chopped green onions, or additional shredded cheese if desired, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize protein choices by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for dietary preferences.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers, carrots, or spinach during the beef browning stage.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium beef broth and monitoring salt addition during seasoning.
- Achieve a richer flavor by using sharp cheddar or mixing multiple cheese varieties for depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg