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Macaroni & Cheeseburger Soup

November 1, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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This SOUP-ERB Fusion of Macaroni and Cheese and a Cheeseburger Will Soon Be Your New Family Favorite!

You Will Love This Hearty Twist on a Comfort Classic! 

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Mac & Cheeseburger Soup

A Soupy, Hearty Twist on Classic Comfort
Prep Time10 minutes minutes
Cook Time15 minutes minutes
Servings - 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 small white onion finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 sticks whole carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 lb. ground beef browned
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp ground mustard optional
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 12 oz. elbow pasta noodles
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • If needed, brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and saute the chopped onion, celery and carrots for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, browned ground beef, dried thyme and dried basil. Saute another 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and water and bring to bubbling. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the elbow pasta noodles and return to bubbling. Then, reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until elbow noodles are softened.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir in until it melts. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve Mac & Cheeseburger Soup with favorite side dishes.

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