Description
Comfort meets creativity in this macaroni cheeseburger soup, blending classic burger flavors with creamy pasta goodness. Hearty ingredients mingle in a rich broth, delivering a satisfying meal that brings warmth and excitement to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 4 tablespoons (4 tbsp) butter, divided
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Pasta and Flour:
- 8 ounces (8 oz) elbow macaroni, uncooked
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Broth and Seasonings:
- 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
- Dill pickle slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel and transform raw ground beef into a savory, crumbled mixture seasoned with aromatic spices. Eliminate excess lipids by carefully draining the cooked protein.
- Within the same culinary container, melt butter and introduce finely chopped aromatic vegetables. Gently coax onions, carrots, and celery into a tender, translucent state through careful sautéing.
- Incorporate additional butter and delicately dust the vegetable landscape with flour. Stir methodically, allowing the mixture to dance and eliminate any raw flour undertones through gentle heat exposure.
- Orchestrate a liquid symphony by gradually introducing beef broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Enhance with a splash of Worcestershire sauce for depth, then guide the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Introduce uncooked macaroni to the bubbling liquid terrain. Secure with a lid and allow the pasta to transform, becoming tender and absorbing the rich surrounding flavors.
- Reduce thermal intensity and integrate milk, creating a creamy foundation. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until a silky, uniform consistency emerges, with cheese completely melted and integrated.
- Transfer the luxurious soup into serving vessels. Elevate the presentation with delicate herb garnishes and accompany with crisp dill pickle slices, capturing the essence of a classic cheeseburger in liquid form.
Notes
- Customize the beef by using lean ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier twist without compromising flavor intensity.
- Reduce sodium content by selecting low-sodium beef broth and limiting additional salt during seasoning stages.
- Enhance creamy texture by whisking cheese slowly and ensuring low heat prevents cheese from separating or becoming grainy.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or smoked gouda to create unique flavor profiles matching personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg