Description
A creamy, savory soup that combines the comforting flavors of a cheeseburger with macaroni, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Dice onion, mince garlic, measure broth, shred cheese, and have pasta ready.
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion to the pot with the beef and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in Worcestershire, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add milk, then gradually add shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Let the soup simmer on low for 5 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed, and add chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end. Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg