02/03/2026
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No Velveeta in this recipe.
Just real ingredients and a memory I hadn’t tasted in years.
My nana used to make this one-pot soup on quiet nights.
Big pot. Low heat. Everyone hovering near the stove.
I made it again last night, and one spoonful took me right back.
Creamy.
Hearty.
Old-fashioned comfort in a bowl.
ONE-POT MACARONI CHEESEBURGER SOUP (No Velveeta)
Ingredients
• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz elbow macaroni
• 8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 6 tbsp butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp flour
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp white balsamic
• Salt and pepper
How I Make It
➊ Brown beef with herbs, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
➋ In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter.
➌ Stir in garlic and flour. Cook briefly.
➍ Add broth and macaroni. Simmer until pasta is tender.
➎ Remove from heat. Stir in cream, cheddar, vinegar, and beef.
Thick, cozy, and filling.
The kind of soup that makes you slow down without trying.
If you grew up on meals like this, you already know why it hits different.
