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Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup

Cheeseburger macaroni soup is a thick, cheesy broth packed with tender elbow macaroni and browned ground beef. This stovetop recipe builds flavor with sautéed onion and garlic, then melts cheddar into creamy soup for a classic comfort-bowl texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup
  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 2 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 cup beef broth
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Pickles
  • 1 green onions
  • 1 extra cheddar for serving
  • 1 Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Brown and sauté
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot and drain the fat.
  2. Sauté the onion for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Build the cheesy soup base
  1. Add the beef broth, condensed cheddar cheese soup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, and garlic powder, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
Finish and serve
  1. Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream until smooth.
  2. Stir in the shredded cheddar until fully melted and the soup turns thick and glossy.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve with pickles, green onions, and extra cheddar.

Notes

For the thickest texture, keep the soup at a gentle simmer after adding the macaroni and stir often as it cooks so the pasta doesn’t stick. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days; reheat on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of beef broth or cream if it thickens too much. Freezing isn’t recommended because pasta and cream can change texture. If you want a lighter option, use evaporated milk or half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a similar creamy finish.