Cozy Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup Recipe for All Seasons - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454 g) ground beef
• 2 cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 cups (946 ml) beef broth
• 2 cups (180 g) uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup (237 ml) milk or heavy cream
• 1 14-oz (397 g) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 2 tbsps tomato paste
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp mustard (optional, for a classic cheeseburger flavor)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Chopped green onions (optional)
• Extra cheese (optional)