Description
A creamy and hearty soup that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with macaroni. Perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup peeled carrots, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, peel and dice the carrots, and shred the cheddar.
- Cook the aromatics. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, avoiding browning.
- Brown and season the beef. Add the ground beef to the skillet and sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Fill the slow cooker. Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker, add Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes, diced carrots, and remaining salt. Stir and cover.
- Slow-cook the soup base. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until the carrots are fork-tender.
- Add the macaroni and cream. Stir in dry macaroni and heavy cream. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes on high, stirring once.
- Finish with cheddar. Add the shredded cheddar gradually and stir until melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey. Ensure to check the macaroni early to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: soup, slow cooker, creamy soup, macaroni and cheese, cheeseburger soup