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Chicken Macaroni Cheese Soup

Creamy Chicken Macaroni Cheese Soup for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Chicken Macaroni Cheese Soup is the ultimate remedy for chilly nights, combining tender chicken and creamy cheese with elbow macaroni.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Chicken, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
For Thickening
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For the Noodles & Cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese freshly grated
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or chives for garnish
  • 1/2 cup extra shredded cheddar for topping
  • 1 cup crispy croutons for topping

Equipment

  • large pot
  • separate pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by gathering and chopping your ingredients.
  2. If you haven’t pre-cooked your chicken, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. In the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
  4. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, stirring consistently.
  5. Once the soup base is simmering, stir in 2 cups of freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. In a separate pot, cook 1 1/2 cups of elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
  7. Finally, add the cooked and drained macaroni and the shredded chicken back into the creamy soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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