Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Cheesy Macaroni Soup, a rich and flavorful twist on traditional mac and cheese in soup form. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
Cheesy Goodness:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Simmer and Cook: Pour in chicken broth, milk, and cream. Bring to a simmer. Add macaroni and cook until tender.
- Add Cheese: Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Season and Finish: Add mustard powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning. Simmer briefly, then garnish and serve.
Notes
- For added protein, consider stirring in cooked diced ham or shredded chicken.
- To make it vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- For a spicy kick, try adding hot sauce or cayenne pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
