Description
This comforting and hearty soup brings the best of a classic cheeseburger into a bowl. Featuring savory ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a rich, velvety cheddar cheese sauce, it is the ultimate one-pot meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this wholesome dish uses pantry staples to create professional-quality comfort food that the entire family will enjoy. It is carefully crafted to ensure the pasta stays firm and the flavors remain deep and robust.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85/15 ratio)
2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup onion, diced finely
2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1 cup whole milk
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and diced onion to the pot.
Cook until the beef is thoroughly browned, then drain excess fat.
Stir in the tomato paste and garlic powder.
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add the macaroni, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 minutes until pasta is softened.
Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly.
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted.
Remove from heat immediately to prevent curdling and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest melting consistency. You can add finely chopped pickles or fresh diced tomatoes as a topping to enhance the cheeseburger flavor profile. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk if the soup thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg