Description
Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup is a comforting dish that combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the warmth of a hearty soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 6 cup beef broth
- 2 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Stir in dried basil and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the uncooked elbow macaroni and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until al dente.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the pot and stir well. Add white vinegar, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
Optional toppings: pickles, green onions, extra cheese
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg