Description
A creamy Mac and Cheese Soup that turns classic comfort food into a warm, satisfying bowl perfect for easy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1¼ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup milk
- 4 ounces spreadable cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring broth to a boil and cook macaroni until al dente.
- Melt butter and whisk in flour, cooking briefly.
- Add garlic, then whisk in milk until smooth.
- Stir in seasonings and cook until thick.
- Lower heat and whisk in cheeses until smooth.
- Combine pasta and broth with cheese sauce and heat through.
- Season to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- Soup thickens as it stands; add extra broth if needed.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best texture.
- Smoked cheddar or Gruyère add deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg