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Mac and Cheese Soup

This creamy soup cooks macaroni in broth, then combines it with garlic, milk, cream cheese, cheddar, and Swiss cheese.

$1.13per serving $
30 minstart to table
4servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup elbow macaroni
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 oz spreadable cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps

  1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring until tender.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, cook the garlic for 1 minute, then whisk in the flour.
  4. Whisk in the milk and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
  5. Stir the cream cheese, cheddar, Swiss cheese, onion powder, mustard, salt, and pepper into the sauce.
  6. Pour the cheese sauce into the pot and simmer for 2 minutes until creamy and hot.

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