Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup
This creamy, one-pot cheeseburger macaroni soup is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender macaroni, and melty cheddar cheese, it’s an easy and hearty weeknight meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb halal ground beef
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots shredded
- 2 cups cubed potatoes optional
- 4 cups halal beef or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk or 1 cup milk + 1 cup cream
- 2 cups shredded halal cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in paprika, salt, pepper, and pour in broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add macaroni and cook for another 8–10 minutes until just tender.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Slowly add milk, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth, then add cheese sauce to the soup pot. Mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – based on 6 servings)
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Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 750mg
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Total Carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Calcium: 220mg
- Iron: 3mg
- Potassium: 550mg