Cheeseburger Soup
An easy, cheesy family favorite that combines the heartiness of ground beef and the coziness of elbow macaroni in a flavorful broth enriched with sharp cheddar cheese.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef 96/4%
- 2-3 Carrots diced
- 2 Celery Stick diced
- 4 tsp Chicken Bouillon Base recommend "Better Than Bouillon" brand
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Dried Chopped Onion
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Thyme
Add Day of Cooking:
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese
- 6 oz Elbow Macaroni Pasta
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag, EXCEPT water, cheese and noodles.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker and add 4 cups Water.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or to an internal temperature of 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 4 cups Water.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, with quick pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Break up meat into small pieces.
- Add 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese and 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese and mix. Replace lid and allow it to cook an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and combined.
- Cook 6 oz Elbow Macaroni Pasta according to package directions and add to pot.
Serving Suggestions:
- Garnish soup with green onions and shredded cheddar cheese. Serve with crusty bread and a side salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 522kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 40gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 1220mgPotassium: 798mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5640IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 312mgIron: 4mg
Notes
Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Cheeseburger Soup Bag Label
