Creamy Mac and Cheese Soup
Creamy Mac and Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly days. This rich, velvety soup features tender elbow macaroni enveloped in a luscious blend of sharp cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings with family and friends. With its inviting aroma and satisfying flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping the pot bottom. Bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream.
- Reduce heat to low, gradually add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
- Mix in Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Add cooked macaroni and simmer for a few more minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg