Description
Creamy Mac and Cheese Soup is a cozy delight that combines the classic flavors of mac and cheese in a warm, comforting soup. Perfect for chilly evenings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water until al dente, as per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté until fragrant (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic powder.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add the cooked pasta along with some reserved pasta water. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and gradually mix in milk while stirring continuously until creamy.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Serve hot with additional black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Customize your soup by adding other vegetables such as broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Swap cheeses for unique flavors—consider mozzarella or gouda.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg