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Quick Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup
Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup is the ultimate comfort food! It’s warm, cheesy, thick and delicious! This family-friendly recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in about 30 minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 4 cloves minced garlic or 1-2 tbsp
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz elbow macaroni 1/2 box
- 6-10 oz baby spinach chopped
- 12 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded or cubed
- 2 slices bacon cooked & crumbled
Instructions
- In a dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt & pepper. If beef is lean, add a little olive oil.1 lb lean ground beef, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Add pepper, onion, mushrooms, garlic, oregano and thyme. Stir often until beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender.1 bell pepper, 1/2 onion, 8 oz sliced mushrooms, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme
- Add chicken broth and simmer 20 minutes.4 cups chicken broth
- While broth is simmering, cook macaroni according to directions.8 oz elbow macaroni
- Stir spinach into the pot along with cheese. Stir frequently as the spinach becomes wilted and the cheese is melting completely6-10 oz baby spinach, 12 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- Once macaroni is done, drain and rinse quickly. Then add to the soup.
- Garnish with shredded cheese and bacon if desired.2 slices bacon
Notes
**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupCalories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 17.1gProtein: 39.4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9.3gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1405mgPotassium: 651mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 2.3gCalcium: 249mgIron: 17mg
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