Description
Comfort classics collide in this hearty Cheeseburger Macaroni Delight Soup, blending savory ground beef and creamy cheese with tender pasta. Satisfying hunger with rich flavors and nostalgic charm, you’ll find this soup perfect for warming chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard (optional, for a classic cheeseburger flavor)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Extra cheese
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel over medium temperature and thoroughly cook the ground beef until it transforms into a rich, crumbly texture, ensuring no pink remains visible.
- Eliminate excess fatty residue, preserving a minimal layer for enhancing flavor profile.
- Introduce finely chopped aromatic vegetables – onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic – allowing them to soften and release their delicate essence through gentle sautéing.
- Incorporate robust flavor enhancers including tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and smoked paprika, stirring briefly to awaken their complex notes.
- Pour beef broth and diced tomatoes into the mixture, bringing the liquid to a vigorous bubbling state.
- Cascade uncooked macaroni into the simmering liquid, ensuring even distribution and consistent cooking through gentle, periodic stirring.
- Reduce thermal intensity, allowing pasta to transform into tender morsels, absorbing surrounding flavors.
- Gradually introduce shredded cheddar and creamy dairy, creating a luxurious, velvety consistency while maintaining gentle heat.
- Season with salt and pepper, calibrating taste to personal preference.
- Transfer the decadent soup into serving vessels, embellishing with optional garnishes like verdant green onions, crispy bacon fragments, or additional cheese shavings.
- Present immediately, accompanied by crusty artisan bread or a crisp side salad for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose sharp cheddar for maximum flavor punch, ensuring a rich and tangy taste that elevates the entire soup’s profile.
- Meat Preparation Tip: Drain excess grease carefully to prevent an overly fatty soup, keeping the dish lighter and more enjoyable.
- Vegetable Softening Technique: Sauté vegetables slowly to develop deep, caramelized flavors that add complexity to the soup’s base.
- Pasta Cooking Wisdom: Stir occasionally during pasta cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even texture throughout the soup.
- Creamy Consistency Secrets: Add milk or cream gradually while stirring to create a smooth, velvety texture without lumpy cheese clumps.
- Quick Customization: Top with crispy bacon, green onions, or extra cheese to personalize your cheeseburger macaroni soup and add exciting texture contrasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg