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Creamy Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup – Ultimate Comfort

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This Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup combines the ultimate comfort of a juicy cheeseburger with the creamy, cheesy goodness of macaroni and cheese in one warm, slurpable bowl. It’s a nostalgic hug in a bowl, perfect for a cozy night in or a crowd-pleasing family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, if using leaner beef)
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup American cheese slices or Velveeta-style cheese product
  • 4 cups beef broth or stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Before you even turn on the stove, get everything ready. Dice your onion, mince your garlic, grate your cheese, and measure out your broth and dairy.
  2. Brown the Ground Beef: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil (if using leaner beef). Add your ground beef and cook over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's beautifully browned and no pink remains. Transfer the beef to a bowl, leaving any rendered fat in the pot.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: Add the diced onion to the pot with the remaining fat. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for just another minute until fragrant.
  4. Build the Flavor Base: Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, and any other dry seasonings. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Simmer the Soup: Pour in the beef broth and add the can of diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Cook the Macaroni: Return the browned ground beef to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the soup back to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni, stirring well. Cook according to package directions for al dente, usually 7-9 minutes.
  7. Add Dairy and Cheese: Once the macaroni is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the milk and heavy cream until fully incorporated. Gradually add your grated cheese, stirring constantly until each addition is fully melted and smooth.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Ladle your hot, creamy Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup into bowls. Add toppings like extra shredded cheddar, chopped fresh dill pickles, a drizzle of ketchup and mustard, or crispy crumbled beef bacon bits.

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Keywords: Feel free to experiment with your cheese blend! If your soup is thicker than you'd like, stir in a splash more beef broth or milk. You can also sneak in some veggies like finely diced carrots, celery, or bell peppers.

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