Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup
This Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup is super cozy, packed with favorite cheeseburger flavors and takes 30 minutes to make. Perfect for cold nights, busy weeknights, and the whole family will love it (even picky eaters)!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup milk whole preferred
- 1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup macaroni (elbow pasta)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or pickle juice
Instructions
- Heat a large pot to medium heat, add ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and onto a dish lined with a paper towel. Do not remove grease.
- In the same pot add butter, carrots, celery, onion, and seasonings. Stir and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant, then add garlic and sauté for another few minutes.
- Add flour to coat all the vegetables and cook 1 more minute.
- Add broth and deglaze the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to get all the pieces that are stuck (these have tons of flavor!). Let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add pasta and milk and cook for 7-8 minutes or until al dente.
- Stir in cheese, vinegar and browned meat and mix until cheese is melted. Serve and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!