One-pot macaroni cheeseburger soup

Here’s a cozy, easy One-Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup 🍔🧀
It’s creamy, filling, and made all in one pot—perfect for busy nights.

🍲 One-Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional toppings: chopped pickles, green onions, extra cheese

Instructions

1. Brown the beef:
   In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
2. Add garlic:
   Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Build the soup:
   Add beef broth, milk, macaroni, tomatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and mustard.
4. Simmer:
   Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is tender.
5. Make it cheesy:
   Lower heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
6. Serve:
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with pickles or green onions if you like.

Tips & Variations

• Extra creamy: Stir in ¼ cup cream cheese at the end.
• Healthier: Use whole-wheat pasta and lean ground beef or turkey.
• Spicy: Add a pinch of chili powder or mild hot sauce.
• Too thick? Add a splash of milk or broth to loosen it.

If you want a slow-cooker version, gluten-free option, or kid-lunch leftovers idea, just say the word 😊