Description
A comforting soup that combines the flavors of cheeseburgers and macaroni in one pot, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces. Drain any excess grease if needed.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and diced tomatoes. Reduce heat, allowing it to simmer until pasta is cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- Once the pasta is just al dente, reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning with paprika, salt, and fresh herbs to your liking.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with sautéed mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, cheeseburger, macaroni, comfort food, family recipe, one-pot meal