MACARONI CHEESEBURGER SOUP

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef – lean or regular, depending on preference
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk or half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• chopped pickles, crumbled bacon, green onions, extra shredded cheese