Alright, folks, gather ’round! Today, I’m gonna share a recipe that’s become a real favorite in my house – the Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup. This ain’t your fancy gourmet stuff, just good old-fashioned comfort food that’s easy to whip up and tastes like a dream. It’s a combination of cheeseburger and mac and cheese, I really love it.
So, the first thing I did was grab my biggest pot. You know, the one that can handle a whole lot of goodness. Then, I threw in a pound of ground beef. You can use whatever fat percentage you like – I usually go for something in the middle, not too lean, not too greasy.
Cooked that beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until it was all nice and browned. Oh, and don’t forget to drain off any excess grease. Nobody wants a greasy soup, right?
Next up, I tossed in some chopped onions and garlic. Let those sizzle for a few minutes until they’re soft and fragrant. Your kitchen’s gonna start smelling amazing at this point!
Then came the broth. I just used regular beef broth. Poured that in, along with some diced tomatoes – the ones with the juice, don’t drain ’em. Then added a bit of ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. These give it that classic cheeseburger flavor.
Stirred everything together, brought it to a boil, then reduced the heat to let it simmer. While that was happening, I cooked some elbow macaroni separately. You want it al dente, not mushy.
Once the soup simmered for about 15 minutes, I stirred in the cooked macaroni. Now for the best part – the cheese! I used a mix of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack. Dumped that in and stirred until it was all melted and gooey.
- One pound ground beef
- Some chopped onions and garlic
- Beef broth
- Diced tomatoes
- Ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce
- Elbow macaroni
- Shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
And there you have it! A big pot of Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup that’s perfect for a chilly evening or just when you’re craving something hearty and delicious. I ladled it into bowls, topped it with a little extra cheese (because why not?), and dug in. It’s like a warm hug in a bowl, I’m telling ya!
Taste
Seriously, guys, this soup is the bomb. It’s creamy, cheesy, and has all those yummy cheeseburger flavors. My family polishes off the whole pot every time I make it. Give it a try, and let me know what you think!
