Description
A comforting and hearty one-pot soup that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with the coziness of macaroni, perfect for a satisfying meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley or green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cook until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in beef broth, milk, diced tomatoes, macaroni, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley or green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
