Description
Hearty cheeseburger macaroni soup sparks comfort with classic diner flavors melding in one pot. Creamy textures and rich beef combine, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound/454 grams ground beef
- 4 cups/960 milliliters beef broth
- 1 cup/240 milliliters milk
- 1 cup/100 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp/15 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp/5 milliliters mustard
- 1 tsp/5 milliliters paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup/15 grams fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Searing the Meat: Caramelize ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it into crumbly bits and eliminating excess fat for a robust flavor foundation.
- Aromatic Base: Infuse the beef with finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the aromatics become translucent and release their fragrant essence.
- Liquid and Flavor Enhancement: Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and paprika, then add cubed potatoes. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil before reducing to a gentle simmer, allowing ingredients to meld and potatoes to tenderize for 15-20 minutes.
- Creamy Transformation: Gradually whisk in whole milk and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously to create a silky, luxurious texture. Simmer on low heat for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese completely integrates.
- Final Touches: Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls and crown with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous flourish.
Notes
- Beef Browning Technique: Thoroughly brown meat without burning, ensuring complete cooking and draining excess fat for a cleaner, less greasy soup base.
- Potato Cooking Precision: Cut potatoes uniformly to 1/2 inch cubes for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Add cheese gradually and stir continuously to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth, creamy consistency without lumps.
- Flavor Balancing Tip: Adjust seasonings carefully at the end, tasting and adding salt and pepper incrementally to enhance the overall taste profile without overwhelming the delicate cheeseburger-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 401
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg