Description
One-Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food, made in just 30 minutes! It’s creamy, cheesy, and loaded with beef, veggies, and macaroni – a cozy meal your whole family will love. Topped with homemade croutons, this easy, hearty soup brings the flavors of a classic cheeseburger right to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- Soup Base:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 tsp dried oregano, divided
- 2 tsp dried thyme, divided
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp flour
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- For the Croutons:
- 4 sesame seed buns, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Garnish:
- Sliced green onion
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prep the Croutons: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place diced sesame seed buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and toss. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Cook the Beef: In a large pot, add ground beef, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until browned, breaking up beef with a spatula. Remove beef and set aside.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, with salt and pepper, cooking for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Build the Soup Base: Reduce heat, add garlic, remaining oregano and thyme, cooking for 1 minute. Add flour, stirring to coat the veggies, then cook for another minute. Deglaze the pot with a splash of chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Cook the Macaroni: Pour in the remaining chicken broth, add macaroni, and bring to a simmer. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish the Soup: Remove pot from heat and stir in heavy cream, shredded cheddar, and white balsamic vinegar. Return cooked beef to the pot and season to taste.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with croutons, green onions, and extra cheddar. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use Freshly Shredded Cheese: Pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as smoothly due to anti-caking agents. Shred your own for a creamier soup!
- Adjust Consistency: If the soup thickens too much as it cools, simply add a splash of broth or cream to reach your desired texture.
- Make it Ahead: This soup reheats well; just add extra broth if needed and store croutons separately to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~450 per serving
- Sugar: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg