Description
Hearty one-pot macaroni cheeseburger soup blends classic comfort food flavors into a single satisfying meal. Creamy, meaty, and packed with cheesy goodness, this soup delivers quick comfort for hungry families seeking delicious dinner solutions.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Liquids and Pasta:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup macaroni
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a spacious pot over medium heat, breaking into crumbly pieces until no pink remains, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, adding diced tomatoes and uncooked macaroni, stirring to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Elevate heat and bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low, covering and allowing soup to simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until pasta reaches al dente texture.
- Remove pot from heat and gradually fold in shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until cheese completely melts and creates a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste preferences.
- Ladle the hot, cheesy soup into serving bowls, garnishing with optional toppings like chopped parsley or additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- Drain excess fat from ground beef to reduce greasiness and create a lighter soup texture.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) for a healthier version without compromising flavor.
- Customize the soup by adding chopped pickles or a sprinkle of crispy bacon bits for extra burger-like authenticity.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting regular macaroni with gluten-free pasta and using cornstarch to thicken instead of traditional flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg