Description
Comforting one-pot macaroni cheeseburger soup delivers classic American diner flavors in a single hearty dish. Creamy, meaty, and packed with cheesy goodness, this soup brings quick satisfaction to hungry diners seeking a nostalgic meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, drained
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
Grains and Thickeners:
- 1 cup elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Liquids:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh parsley
- Chives
- Pickle slices
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Brown ground beef and sauté onions until beef is fully cooked and onions are translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the pot. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Pour beef broth and diced tomatoes into the pot. Stir ingredients and bring to a rolling boil.
- Add uncooked elbow macaroni to the boiling liquid. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom.
- When macaroni reaches desired tenderness, incorporate shredded cheddar cheese and milk. Stir continuously until cheese melts completely and creates a smooth, creamy consistency.
- For a thicker soup texture, create a flour slurry by mixing flour with small amount of water. Gently blend slurry into soup and cook for additional 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls. Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley, chives, and pickle slices. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Customize meat choices by swapping ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for dietary preferences.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting liquid content or adding flour slurry for desired consistency.
- Elevate flavor profile by experimenting with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or smoked gouda.
- Enhance nutrition by incorporating additional vegetables like diced bell peppers or frozen mixed vegetables during beef cooking stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg