Description
This hearty and creamy One-Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup is packed with lean ground beef, elbow macaroni, and sharp cheddar cheese, all simmered together for a comforting, easy-to-make meal. No Velveeta needed! A perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Soup:
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or substitute with ground turkey)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (or small pasta shapes)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
- 1 cup milk (whole, 2%, or skim)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup frozen peas or carrots
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef:
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add 1 lb ground beef and 1 diced medium onion.
- Cook until browned and onions are softened, about 7-8 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add Tomatoes & Broth:
- Stir in ½ cup diced tomatoes.
- Pour in 2 cups beef broth.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cook the Macaroni:
- Add 2 cups elbow macaroni to the pot.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 7-8 minutes until al dente.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Cheese & Milk:
- Lower the heat to medium-low.
- Gradually stir in 1 cup milk.
- Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Stir until cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy.
- Season & Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
Notes
- For added depth of flavor, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can swap out the beef for ground turkey for a lighter version of the soup.
- For extra vegetables, stir in frozen peas, carrots, or spinach.
- This soup is great served with a side of crusty bread or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg