Name: One Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Description

Creamy and comforting, this One Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup is quick to prepare and perfect for family dinners. Try it now!

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 oven to 400°F. Toss diced sesame seed buns with olive oil on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes until crispy.
In a large pot over medium heat, brown ground beef with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Melt butter in the same pot, add onion, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper; sauté for 10 minutes.
Stir in garlic and herbs; cook for another minute.
Add flour to coat vegetables and cook for one more minute.
Deglaze the pot with a splash of chicken broth; then add remaining broth and uncooked macaroni.
Bring to simmer and cook pasta until al dente (about 5-7 minutes).
Remove from heat; stir in cream, cheese, vinegar, and return beef to pot. Heat gently until warmed through.
Serve hot topped with croutons and garnished with green onions and extra cheese.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey for beef. To enhance flavor, add chopped bell peppers or jalapeños. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.