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Creamy Beef Macaroni Soup

Creamy Beef Macaroni Soup
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Creamy Beef Macaroni Soup is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal combining tender ground beef, soft macaroni noodles, and a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for chilly days or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make soup is full of familiar flavors and creamy goodness that warms you from the inside out.

Ingredients

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Meat & Dairy

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup milk or cream

Pasta

  • 1 cup macaroni noodles

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped

Liquids & Thickeners

  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: Heat a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. This step locks in savory flavors that form the soup’s hearty base.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Add the chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot with the browned beef. Cook until softened and fragrant, building layers of flavor that infuse the entire soup.
  3. Add Flour and Broth: Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly. Pour in the beef broth slowly while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. This creates the thick, luscious broth that cradles the pasta and beef beautifully.
  4. Cook the Macaroni: Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then add the macaroni noodles. Cook until the pasta is tender but still firm, absorbing all the delicious broth without turning mushy.
  5. Stir in Cream and Seasonings: Lower the heat, then gently stir in the milk or cream along with salt, pepper, and herbs. Warm through to meld flavors and give the soup its signature creamy texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs like thyme or parsley at the end to brighten up the soup and enhance aroma.
  • Check pasta a minute or two before the suggested cooking time to avoid mushiness.
  • Brown the beef thoroughly for greater depth and richness in the broth.
  • Warm the milk or cream slightly before adding to prevent curdling.
  • Adjust soup thickness by adding more broth or milk for thinner soup or simmer longer to thicken.

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Keywords: Creamy Beef Soup, Macaroni Soup, Comfort Food, One-Pot Soup, Hearty Soup, Family Dinner

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