Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup combines browned ground beef, tender macaroni, carrots, cheddar, and Parmesan in a thick chicken-broth and cream base. It carries the comfort of cheeseburger macaroni in a spoonable one-pot dinner.
The recipe yields exactly 8 servings in 40 minutes, divided evenly between 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. Careful stirring after the pasta enters the pot keeps the creamy soup smooth and prevents macaroni from settling on the bottom.
Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup Ingredients
Gather 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 pounds lean ground beef, 1 large onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 4 cups chicken broth, and 2 cups heavy cream.
Season with 1½ teaspoons salt, 1½ teaspoons black pepper, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Finish the soup with 1 cup matchstick carrots, 1½ cups uncooked macaroni, 3 cups shredded cheddar, and ⅓ cup grated Parmesan.
If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Macaroni and Cheese Pizza.
How to Make Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef with the large onion.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in ½ cup flour and cook for 3 minutes.
- Gradually add 4 cups chicken broth, let it thicken, then stir in 2 cups heavy cream.
- Add salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil; add carrots and uncooked macaroni and return to a boil.
- Cover, reduce to low, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring during cooking.
- Stir in 3 cups cheddar and ⅓ cup Parmesan until melted, then serve 8.
For storage details after serving, the USDA leftovers and food safety guidance.
Brown Two Pounds of Lean Beef
Cook the Garlic for One Minute
Cook the Flour for Three Minutes
Thicken Broth before Adding Cream
Measure Every Seasoning
Boil before Adding Pasta and Carrots
Cover and Cook Low for Twenty Minutes
Melt in Both Cheeses
Portion Eight Generous Bowls
Refrigerate and Reheat Gently
Conclusion
Brown 2 pounds lean beef and 1 large onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook 1 tablespoon garlic for 1 minute, then ½ cup flour for 3 minutes. Stir in 4 cups broth until thickened, then 2 cups cream and all seasonings. Boil, add 1 cup carrots and 1½ cups uncooked macaroni, return to a boil, cover, and cook on low 20 minutes while stirring. Melt in 3 cups cheddar and ⅓ cup Parmesan; serve 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How many servings does Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup make?
The full pot yields exactly 8 servings.
- → Does the macaroni cook separately?
No. Add 1½ cups uncooked macaroni directly to the boiling soup with the carrots.
- → How long does the covered soup cook?
After it returns to a boil, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes while stirring periodically.
- → When should the cheddar and Parmesan be added?
Stir in 3 cups cheddar and ⅓ cup Parmesan after the macaroni has cooked, then mix until smooth and melted.