Crockpot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup
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4.9
Crockpot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup
Description
This Crockpot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup features lean ground beef browned with onions and garlic to build a savory base. Added to a crockpot with chicken stock, grated carrots, and basil, the soup simmers slowly to meld rich flavors and tenderize ingredients. Near the end of cooking, macaroni noodles are added to soften in the broth, then whole milk and cubed processed cheese (Velveeta) are whisked in to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency reminiscent of a cheeseburger's cheese sauce.
The resulting soup offers a comforting blend of meaty, cheesy, and herbaceous notes with a pleasant texture balance between tender beef, softened vegetables, and al dente pasta. Cooking in a crockpot allows for hands-off preparation and a deep, cohesive flavor.
This soup serves well as a filling main dish, accompanied by crusty bread or a fresh green salad. It is practical for meal prep or casual dining, delivering classic cheeseburger taste in a warm, spoonable form.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef lean
- 1 onion small, white, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken stock strong
- 1 cup carrot grated
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 16 ounces processed cheese cubed Velveeta
- 1 1/2 cups macaroni noodles or add cooked if your noodles tend to fall apart, uncooked, 2 cup
Instructions
- Fry up the ground beef in a large skillet until mostly browned.
- Add in the white onions and fry until translucent and soft.
- Add the garlic and fry for a minute or two and by this time the ground beef will be fully browned.
- Place in the bottom of a large crockpot.
- Pour the chicken stock over the beef mixture and add the carrots and basil.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Half and hour before serving, add in the macaroni. Cook until soft. Alternatively, you can add in cooked macaroni after the next step.
- Whisk in the milk and Velveeta. Stir until the cheese is melted throughout the soup completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 996mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 687mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2645IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 324mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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