Description
A comforting soup that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- Optional toppings: cooked bacon, chopped pickles, diced tomatoes, sour cream
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and sausage in a large pot. Drain any excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Pour in beef broth, water, and crushed tomatoes. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then add macaroni. Cook until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and milk until melted and smooth.
- Serve hot, with desired toppings.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings to your liking.
- For a thicker soup, add a cornstarch slurry.
- This soup freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg