Rich, Creamy Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup
A rich, creamy soup combining seasoned ground beef, cheddar & parmesan cheese, macaroni, and hearty broth—like a cheeseburger turned into a warm, spoonable hug.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
- 1½ cups uncooked macaroni noodles
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high. Add beef and onion; cook until browned and onions are soft, 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Add flour and stir constantly for 3 minutes.
- Slowly add chicken broth, stirring until slightly thickened. Pour in cream and mix well.
- Add salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in carrots and macaroni. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.