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Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup

A creamy and hearty cheeseburger-inspired soup loaded with ground beef, macaroni, and melted cheddar cheese for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 670
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup matchstick cut carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Pour the olive oil into a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot add the ground beef and diced onions to the pot.
  3. Crumble the ground beef well and continue cooking until fully browned.
  4. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  5. Add the flour, stir well, and cook for about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken broth and stir until the broth thickens.
  7. Add the heavy cream and stir again.
  8. Add the salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir well.
  9. Bring the soup to a boil and add the carrots and uncooked macaroni noodles.
  10. Stir well and return the soup to a boil.
  11. Place a lid on the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  12. Remove the lid and stir in the shredded cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted.
  13. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Add extra broth or milk when reheating if the soup becomes too thick. Ground turkey, chicken, or pork can be substituted for the beef. Whole milk or half-and-half can replace heavy cream for a lighter version. Different pasta shapes can be used, adjusting cooking time as needed. Crispy bacon, diced pickles, or jalapeños make great toppings.