Description
One Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup is a comforting dish that combines the beloved flavors of a cheeseburger with creamy soup, all in one pot for easy cooking and cleanup. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, delivering a hearty meal in just 30 minutes. Featuring ground beef, tender macaroni, and sharp cheddar cheese, this dish will quickly become a family favorite. Plus, it’s easily customizable with your choice of vegetables or cheeses to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked pepper
- 4 sesame seed buns, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sliced green onion, for garnish
- Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare croutons by baking diced sesame seed buns drizzled with olive oil until crispy.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown ground beef seasoned with dried herbs.
- Sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened; add minced garlic.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables; mix well before deglazing with chicken broth.
- Stir in uncooked macaroni and simmer until al dente.
- Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar until melted. Add cooked beef back to the pot.
- Serve hot topped with croutons and garnished with green onions and additional cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg