Description
Hearty cheesy beefy macaroni soup delivers comfort in a bowl with rich, creamy textures and bold flavor profiles. Midwestern home cooks cherish this simple yet satisfying recipe you’ll want to savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 4 cups (946 ml) beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) elbow macaroni
- 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sauté crumbled ground beef with onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat, breaking meat into fine fragments until thoroughly browned and onions turn translucent.
- Broth Integration: Drain excess grease, return pot to heat, and pour in beef broth, creating a robust foundation for the soup.
- Pasta Infusion: Add elbow macaroni directly into simmering broth, cooking for 8-10 minutes until noodles reach perfect al dente consistency while stirring periodically.
- Creamy Transformation: Reduce heat, introduce heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until cheese melts completely and creates a silky, luxurious texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Fold in diced tomatoes, allowing them to blend seamlessly with the creamy base, then season with kosher salt, black pepper, and dried basil to elevate the taste profile.
- Final Flourish: Simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes to marry flavors, then serve hot, garnishing with fresh parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Drain Grease Thoroughly: Remove excess fat from ground beef to prevent a greasy, heavy soup texture and ensure a cleaner, more refined flavor.
- Pasta Cooking Tip: Stir macaroni frequently during cooking to prevent sticking and achieve perfect al dente texture without becoming mushy.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add cheese gradually and stir continuously to create a smooth, creamy consistency without clumping or separating.
- Flavor Balancing Hack: Taste and adjust seasonings incrementally, allowing the soup’s flavors to develop and blend harmoniously throughout the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 617
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 118 mg