Description

Get ready to meet your new favorite comfort food—this One-Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup brings all the cozy, cheesy, beefy flavors of your favorite burger in one creamy, spoonable bowl. With ground beef, tender pasta, rich broth, and melty cheddar, it’s a family-friendly, one-pot winner that’s both hearty and easy to make. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes for chilly nights, or just creative food ideas, this cheeseburger soup is your go-to fix. Great for weeknight meals, lazy weekends, or make-ahead freezer batches. If you love easy dinner recipes and crave something that warms you to the core—this one’s for you.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 cup elbow macaroni

1 cup diced carrots

1 cup diced celery

1 cup diced onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups beef broth

2 cups whole milk or half-and-half

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

4 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat and set aside.

2. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the same pot and sauté carrots, celery, and onion until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

3. Push the veggies to one side of the pot and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the flour to form a roux and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Gradually whisk in beef broth and milk, stirring to avoid lumps.

5. Add elbow macaroni and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 8–10 minutes or until pasta is tender.

6. Stir in the cooked ground beef and shredded cheddar cheese. Let it melt into the soup.

7. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Garnish with parsley if desired, then serve hot.

Notes

You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken to lighten it up.

For an extra creamy finish, stir in a dollop of sour cream before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soups
Method: One-Pot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 540
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: cheeseburger soup, macaroni soup, one pot dinner, easy recipe, comfort food