Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup
A creamy, comforting one‑pot soup that tastes just like your favorite cheeseburger in a bowl — perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk whole or 2%
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot; cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and add elbow macaroni; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and milk over low heat until cheese melts and soup is creamy.
- Let soup simmer a few more minutes to thicken, season to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to swap ground beef for turkey, add extra veggies, or adjust cheese to your preference for a lighter version.