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Mac and Cheese Soup
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Mac and Cheese Soup

11 ingredients 15 min + 30 min 6 servings openrecipes
Mac and Cheese Soup

"A soup version of macaroni and cheese. Feel free to use the spices and flavorings that suit your family. We like peppery and warm seasonings, hence the chili pepper. This is a basic canvas that you can make all your own."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

496
Calories
50g
Protein
26g
Fat
15g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 11 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Dripping not in our table 0
Macaroni not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon bacon drippings
  • 1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar cheese sauce (such as Ragu® Double Cheddar)
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 teaspoons ground red chili pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

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