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Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup

A warm and filling one-pot soup that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with creamy soup and pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with butter
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Ground turkey or chicken can be used
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced, shallots can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh preferred
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Cornstarch is a gluten-free alternative
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth is a vegetarian swap
For the finishing touches
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half and half or whole milk can be used
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust to taste
For added texture
  • 1 cup Matchstick Carrots Fresh or frozen
  • 1 1/2 cups Uncooked Macaroni Noodles Any small pasta shape can be used
For garnish
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Consider mixing different cheese varieties
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano is a flavorful substitute

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the ground beef. Brown and break it into small pieces. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the meat and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth slowly while stirring to avoid lumps.
  6. Add the matchstick carrots and uncooked macaroni. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook until the pasta is tender, about 8–10 minutes.
  7. Lower the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar, and shredded parmesan until the cheese melts and the soup is smooth. Adjust salt and pepper.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

For a simple sweet finish, try a light dessert like a creamy Biscoff mousse after this rich meal. Use medium heat to brown the beef well for more flavor. Stir the flour into the meat to make a smooth base and avoid lumps. Add pasta last and watch the cooking time. For quick weeknight meals, brown the meat ahead and store in the fridge. Try adding frozen peas or corn for added texture.