Description
Indulge in the warmth of our One Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup, a delightful blend of classic cheeseburger flavors and creamy macaroni goodness. This easy-to-make dish combines savory ground beef, tender macaroni, and rich cheddar cheese in a comforting broth that comes together in just 30 minutes—all in one pot! Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this hearty soup promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Plus, it’s made without processed cheese, ensuring a wholesome meal that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread cubed sesame seed buns on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for about 10 minutes until crispy.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef with seasoning (oregano, thyme, salt, pepper). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft (about 10 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute before stirring in flour to thicken.
- Deglaze with a splash of chicken broth; then add remaining broth and uncooked macaroni.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted; return beef to the pot and heat through.
- Serve topped with toasted bun croutons and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg