The first time I made this for husband he said, “it doesn’t taste like a cheeseburger…”.

Cheeseburger soup has become a regular meal in our home. The kiddos aren’t always excited about, but it is easy and we LOVE the leftovers!

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Recipe for Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 tablespoon minced onion (or 1/2 cup finely chopped onion so husband doesn’t notice)
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• 1/2 teaspoon each of basil, parsley, and oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth/stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef and drain fat.
2. Add the minced onion and carrot to the cooked ground beef and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
3. Add the seasonings, macaroni, and the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
5. Add the heavy cream and cheese and stir until melted.
6. Dish up and serve with a dollop of shredded cheddar or colby jack on top. Yum!