Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
This Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup is a delicious twist on a classic dish, featuring turkey bacon for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same pot, add ground turkey, onion, and garlic; cook until browned.
- Stir in broth, macaroni, and spices; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until macaroni is tender.
- Stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheeseburger, macaroni soup, comfort food, turkey bacon