Creamy Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup (Easy One-Pot Comfort Food)
This Creamy Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup combines everything you love about a juicy cheeseburger with the warm, cozy goodness of a homemade soup. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender macaroni, vegetables, and melted cheese, this hearty recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and cold-weather comfort food cravings.
If you’re searching for easy soup recipes, cheesy comfort food, or a family-friendly one-pot meal, this is the recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
For the Flavorful Soup Base
2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
4 cups chicken broth (vegetable broth works too)
For Creamy Texture & Bold Flavor
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Onion powder, to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
For Hearty Texture
1 cup matchstick carrots
1½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
For the Cheesy Finish
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
How to Make Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in garlic.
Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1–2 minutes to create a thick base.
Slowly add chicken broth while stirring. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in heavy cream, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and onion powder.
Add carrots and macaroni. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until pasta is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
Serve hot and enjoy your rich, cheesy cheeseburger soup.
Why You’ll Love This Cheeseburger Soup
✔ High-Protein & Filling
The ground beef provides lasting energy and keeps you full longer.
✔ Comfort Food Made Easy
Everything cooks in one pot—perfect for busy families.
✔ Kid-Friendly & Crowd-Pleasing
Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful—everyone loves it.
✔ Perfect for Meal Prep
This soup stores well and reheats beautifully.
✔ Balanced & Nourishing
Contains protein, vegetables, carbs, and calcium in one hearty bowl.
Perfect For
Cozy family dinners
One-pot meals
Comfort food cravings
Fall & winter soup recipes
Busy weeknight cooking
