Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup
A hearty, creamy dish combining the delicious flavors of a classic cheeseburger with comforting soup, perfect for any weeknight meal or gathering.
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with butter
- 1 pound Ground Beef can use ground turkey or chicken
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced shallots can also 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
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Paprika adjust to taste
For the Soup Finish
- 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
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir to combine, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and stir well to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika, adjusting to taste.
- Add the matchstick carrots and uncooked macaroni, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the shredded cheddar and parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and combined.
- Taste and adjust any seasonings as necessary before serving.
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Notes
This dish is highly adaptable; consider experimenting with different cheese varieties, adding more vegetables, or adjusting thickness as desired.