Cheesy Beef Macaroni Soup
A delicious and comforting soup combining ground beef, macaroni, and creamy Velveeta cheese.
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 stalk celery, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season with seasoned salt and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter, then onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid clumping.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- Add macaroni and let it cook at a gentle simmer until al dente, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in cream and Velveeta cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy this comforting cheesy beef macaroni soup! For added flavor, consider topping with crispy bacon bits or fresh herbs like parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider topping with crispy bacon bits or fresh herbs like parsley.