Description
A creamy and comforting twist on the classic cheeseburger, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or substitute with butter)
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (cornstarch is a gluten-free option)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half/whole milk)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup matchstick carrots (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles (any small pasta shape)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion softens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Sauté until browned and cooked through.
- Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture, stirring to combine.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to incorporate the flour.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add in the matchstick carrots, macaroni noodles, and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Allow the soup to simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta and carrots are tender.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream. Gradually add the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce. You can also toss in fresh leafy greens like spinach or kale near the end for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: soup, macaroni, comfort food, cheeseburger, beef