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Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup

A creamy and hearty cheeseburger-inspired soup loaded with ground beef, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and tender macaroni for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, crumbling it well as it browns.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until softened.
  4. Drain excess grease if needed.
  5. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add condensed cheddar cheese soup, beef broth, and diced tomatoes. Stir well.
  7. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  8. Add uncooked elbow macaroni and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  10. Serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheddar for smoother melting. Ground turkey may be substituted for beef. Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and add extra broth when reheating because the pasta absorbs liquid over time.