Mac & Cheese Burger Soup Recipe
It is rich, filling and perfect for cold days. I love making this Mac & Cheese Burger Soup Recipe for family dinners. Everyone enjoys the cheesy flavor and soft pasta.
Ingredients
- Ground beef – 1 pound 450 g
- Elbow macaroni – 1½ cups about 120 g
- Onion finely chopped – 1 medium
- Garlic minced – 3 cloves
- Butter – 3 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour – 3 tablespoons
- Beef broth – 4 cups
- Whole milk – 2 cups
- Cheddar cheese shredded – 2 cups
- Cream cheese softened – 4 ounces (½ block)
- Salt – 1 teaspoon or to taste
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Paprika – ½ teaspoon
- Mustard powder – ½ teaspoon
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish) – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
Cook the Beef
- Heat a large pot on medium heat. Add ground beef. Cook until brown. Break it apart while cooking. Drain extra fat.
Add Onion and Garlic
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef. Cook for three minutes. Stir until soft and fragrant.
Make the Base
- Add butter to the pot. Let it melt fully. Sprinkle flour over the meat. Stir well for one minute.
Add Liquids
- Slowly pour in beef broth. Stir to remove lumps. Add milk next. Keep stirring until smooth.
Season the Soup
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, and mustard powder. Stir gently. Let the soup simmer for five minutes.
Add Pasta
- Add elbow macaroni to the pot. Stir well. Cook for eight to ten minutes until pasta is tender.
Add Cheese
- Lower the heat. Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
Final Taste
- Taste the soup. Adjust salt or pepper if needed. Turn off heat. Let rest for five minutes.
Notes
- Use lean beef for less grease.
- Stir often to avoid pasta sticking.
- Shred cheese fresh for smooth melting.
- Do not boil after adding cheese.
- Add more milk if soup feels thick.