Description
Cheeseburger Mac Soup delivers bold, creamy, tasty cheeseburger-inspired comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb halal ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add halal ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth, milk, and cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add macaroni and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and soup thickens.
- Turn off heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Made with halal ground beef and a rich, creamy base for a comforting, kid-friendly soup.
- Stovetop method yields a thick, cheesy texture; for thinner soup add an extra splash of broth or milk.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed; cook time may vary.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Cheeseburger Mac Soup, creamy soup, cheeseburger soup, easy soup, weeknight dinner, beef soup, comfort food