Description
A creamy and hearty cheeseburger macaroni soup that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with comforting pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Can substitute with butter)
- 1 pound Ground Beef (Ground turkey or chicken can be used)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion (Diced, shallots can be used)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced, fresh preferred)
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (Cornstarch is a gluten-free alternative)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (Vegetable broth is a vegetarian swap)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Half and half or whole milk can be used)
- Salt (To taste)
- Pepper (To taste)
- Onion Powder (To taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (Adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (Adjust to taste)
- 1 cup Matchstick Carrots (Fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 cups Uncooked Macaroni Noodles (Any small pasta shape can be used)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Consider mixing different cheese varieties)
- 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese (Pecorino Romano is a flavorful substitute)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add heavy cream, salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir well.
- Mix in matchstick carrots and uncooked macaroni noodles.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until macaroni is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to prevent separation.
- For a thicker soup, add more flour or cornstarch.
- For a thinner consistency, add more broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheeseburger macaroni soup, comfort food, easy dinner recipe