Mac & Cheese Burger Soup Recipe
The Mac & Cheese Burger Soup Recipe is creamy, cheesy and full of comfort. It combines two favorite foods in one bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ cup diced tomatoes optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Ground Beef
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add ground beef. Cook while breaking it apart. Continue cooking until browned and fully cooked.
Add Onion and Garlic
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Stir well. Cook for three minutes until onions become soft and fragrant.
Season the Beef
- Add salt, black pepper, paprika and mustard powder. Stir well to coat the meat evenly. Let the spices cook for one minute.
Prepare the Soup Base
- Pour beef broth into the pot. Stir slowly while scraping the bottom of the pot. This adds extra flavor to the soup.
Add Milk and Cream
- Pour milk and heavy cream into the soup. Stir gently until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
Add the Pasta
- Add elbow macaroni directly into the soup. Stir well so the pasta spreads evenly in the liquid.
Simmer the Soup
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for ten minutes until pasta becomes tender.
Make the Cheese Thickener
- In a small pan melt butter over medium heat. Add flour. Stir constantly for one minute until a smooth paste forms.
Combine the Thickener
- Add the butter and flour mixture into the soup. Stir slowly until the soup thickens and becomes creamy.
Add the Cheese
- Add shredded cheddar cheese slowly. Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely into the soup.
Add Tomatoes (Optional)
- If you like extra flavor, stir in diced tomatoes. Cook for two more minutes so the flavors blend well.
Final Taste Test
- Taste the soup and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Let the soup cook for two more minutes.
Garnish and Serve
- Turn off heat. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve hot in bowls for a warm and comforting meal.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for stronger flavor.
- Add crispy bacon pieces for a smoky taste.
- Try ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter version.
- Use shell pasta instead of elbow macaroni for variety.
- Add chopped pickles for a fun cheeseburger twist.
- Stir in cream cheese for an extra creamy soup.
- Top with crushed crackers or toasted breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Add diced potatoes for a heartier meal.