Mac and Cheese Soup Recipe
A comforting and creamy twist on a classic favorite, this Mac and Cheese Soup is a delicious blend of cheesy goodness in a comforting soup form. Perfect for cozy nights or a hearty lunch, this soup will warm you up from the inside out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup (about ½ pound) elbow macaroni pasta, uncooked
Cheese Sauce:
- 1/3 cup butter, unsalted
- 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
Garnish:
- fresh green onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
- black pepper, freshly cracked (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soup: In a large pot, add broth and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add macaroni pasta and cook just until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
- Cheese Sauce: While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk constantly to make a roux, about 1-2 minutes until smooth and thickened. Gradually add in milk, whisking constantly to combine. Add in cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and mustard powder. Mix well until smooth.
- Combining: Slowly pour the cheese mixture into the macaroni soup and mix well until combined.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mac and Cheese Soup, Cheese Soup, Comfort Food
Find it online: https://www.sanacooks.com/mac-and-cheese-soup-recipe/
