Description
Indulge in the warmth of this Creamy Mac and Cheese Soup, a comforting blend of velvety cheese and tender macaroni pasta. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this dish wraps you in nostalgia with every spoonful. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s an irresistible hug in a bowl that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and whisk continuously until it forms a golden roux.
- Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Slowly whisk in the whole milk until fully incorporated.
- Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni pasta, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg