Description
Hearty one-pot macaroni cheeseburger soup blends classic comfort food flavors into a single satisfying meal. Creamy, beefy, and packed with cheesy goodness, this quick recipe delivers restaurant-style taste straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes, undrained
Dairy and Pasta:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) beef broth
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) elbow macaroni
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot over medium-high heat and crumble ground beef, allowing it to sizzle and brown while breaking into small pieces.
- When beef is partially cooked, incorporate chopped onions and minced garlic, continuing to sauté until onions become translucent and meat is completely browned.
- Eliminate excess fat from the pot if needed, ensuring a clean cooking surface.
- Pour diced tomatoes with their juices and beef broth into the pot, stirring to combine ingredients thoroughly.
- Bring the liquid mixture to a gentle boil, then introduce elbow macaroni, mixing well to distribute evenly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent pasta from sticking.
- Once pasta reaches desired tenderness, remove pot from heat and fold in shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and soup achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls and garnish with classic burger condiments like diced pickles, ketchup, or mustard.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this cheeseburger-inspired soup.
Notes
- Drain excess beef fat to reduce greasiness and create a lighter, healthier soup base.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) for a healthier version without compromising rich flavor.
- Try different cheese blends like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for a more complex taste profile.
- Substitute regular pasta with gluten-free elbow macaroni to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 462 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg