Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Mac and Cheese Soup, a delightful twist on the classic dish. In just 30 minutes, you can savor a rich, velvety soup that combines the beloved flavors of macaroni and cheese into a warm, satisfying bowl. Ideal for chilly evenings or casual family gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Customize it by adding your favorite veggies or proteins for an extra nutritional boost. Experience the joy of this easy-to-make soup that will surely become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup elbow macaroni pasta (uncooked)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 cups sharp yellow cheddar cheese (grated)
- ⅓ cup fresh Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon mustard powder
- Fresh green onions (for garnish)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1–2 minutes until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until combined. Continue whisking until smooth.
- Stir in the cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses while reducing heat to low. Mix in garlic powder and mustard powder until well incorporated.
- Slowly add the cheese mixture to the cooked macaroni soup base and combine thoroughly.
- Garnish with green onions and cracked black pepper before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg