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A hearty soup that is full of flavor! This Cheeseburger Soup is made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and super creamy and cheesy. The perfect simple soup that is ready in 30 minutes or less.
This soup is a favorite with my kids! It’s full of flavor and cooked with their favorite pasta. My favorite part, it’s all done in 30 minutes or less.
Simple to make and it tastes great, you can’t ask for much more than that.
And in case you love soup just as much as I do you have to check out all my other soup recipes, you will love them!
How to make Cheeseburger Soup:
Prep: Start by browning your ground beef. Add in the carrots and onions and cook until they are tender. Next add in the seasoning, broth and the noodles and bring it to a boil.
Boil and Simmer: Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 5-8 minutes making sure the noodles are cooked.
Finish and Serve: Add in the cream and cheese and mix well. Serve with more cheese on top and some diced up hamburger buns for a nice “bread” to dip in it.
Ingredient Notes:
- Ground Beef – you can use ground turkey if you are not a fan of beef.
- Onion – Diced yellow onion.
- Carrots – peeled and then diced.
- Elbow Macaroni – you can use another type of small pasta.
- Seasoning – basil, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Broth – I usually use chicken broth but vegetable or beef would also work.
- Heavy Cream
- Cheese – shredded Colby jack cheese,
Directions:
Step One – Start by cooking and crumbling your ground beef in a large pot. Drain fat and return to stove top.
Add onions and carrots and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
Step Two – Add all seasoning to the cooked beef and tender veggies. Add in elbow macaroni then chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Cook for 6-8 minutes until pasta is tender.
Step Three – Add in heavy cream and shredded cheese.
Mix well until cheese is melted and smooth.
What makes a good cheeseburger soup?
A soup needs to be hearty and filling. Thick and chunky with tons of flavor! I love this soup because it has all the flavors of a great cheeseburger.
The cream and cheese really add to the flavor of this soup.
A good alternative to the noodles is potatoes. You can replace the noodles with cubed potatoes if you would like.
Wash and cube the potatoes and add them in at the same place in the recipe you would add the noodles.
You can also add diced celery if you would like.
Can I make this in the slow cooker?
Yes, you can definitely make this recipe in the slow cooker.
Check out my Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup recipe for how to make this in a crockpot.
Freezing Instructions:
Cook your soup according to the instructions given.
Allow it to cool completely before placing it in a freezer bag.
Place in a large pot with 1 cup of broth and allow to cook on low until melted and warmed through.
Try some of my other favorite soup recipes:
Taco Soup – My all-time favorite soup recipe that you are going to LOVE! Taco Soup is filled with all your taco favorites. This one is a must-try. This soup is loaded with ground beef, beans, and taco seasoning, and it is super easy to make!
Vegetable Soup – This hearty Vegetable Soup is full of flavor and really healthy for you. It makes a great dinner, and there will be a lot leftover for lunch!
Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup – Creamy and cheesy! This Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup is loaded with veggies and comes out great each time.
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Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 cup Onion, (diced)
- 1 cup Carrots, (diced)
- 1 cup Elbow macaroni
- 1/2 teaspoon Basil
- 1/2 teaspoon Parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups Colby jack cheese, (shredded)
Instructions
- Start by cooking and crumbling your ground beef in a large pot. Drain fat and return to stove top. Add onions and carrots and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Add all seasoning to the cooked beef and tender veggies. Add in elbow macaroni then chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Cook for 6-8 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Add in heavy cream and shredded cheese. Mix well until cheese is melted and smooth.
Made your soup today. My son said he really wasn’t sure about it…but he tried it. Three bowls later he said “you can make this anytime.” I just used Velveeta cheese instead of the shredded Colby. Thanks for the recipe!
So happy to hear that!!
I added 1/2 tsp salt instead of the 1/4 tsp and let the soup sit off the heat for about 7-8 minutes before serving and it was So Yummy!
Glad you liked it!!! Thank you Kaci!
Soooooooo good! Doubled the recipe for a crowd- such a perfect fall soup! I did cook the pasta separate so that it didn’t turn to mush over the next few days (looking forward to leftovers!)…. also, added more broth to make it soupier. Also, added canned diced tomatoes and celery to up the nutritional value. 👏🏼 Such a great recipe!
So glad you liked it Teresa!! I love the added tomatoes and celery, I might have to try that!!