One Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our One Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup, a delightful dish that captures the essence of a classic cheeseburger in a creamy, hearty soup. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, coming together in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup. Each spoonful is rich with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and gooey cheddar cheese, making it a favorite among kids and adults alike. With the flexibility to customize ingredients to your taste, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit any dietary preferences. Whether you’re enjoying it on a cozy night in or meal prepping for the week ahead, this cheesy delight is sure to bring everyone together!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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 to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 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. Dice sesame seed buns into 1-inch pieces and toss with olive oil on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until crispy.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown ground beef seasoned with oregano and thyme. Set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté diced onion, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic and remaining herbs; cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir continuously for one minute.
- Deglaze with a splash of chicken broth, then gradually add remaining broth and macaroni.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until macaroni is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Return cooked beef to pot along with white balsamic vinegar; heat through.
- Serve topped with croutons and garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg