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Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup

Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup brings the flavors of a classic burger into a creamy, spoonable bowl, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 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

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and brown until fully cooked.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, sauté until softened.
  3. Whisk in the flour to create a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring to incorporate and prevent lumps.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  6. Add the matchstick carrots and uncooked macaroni noodles to the pot.
  7. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.

Notes

Serve the soup hot in wide bowls and garnish with extra shredded cheese or parsley. Pair with crusty bread or a green salad.