One-Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup with Ground Beef and Cheddar - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 cups (1.2 L) beef broth
• 2 cups (200 g) uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
• 2 cups (225 g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles, for serving (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for serving (optional)