Spaceship Mac & Cheese Soup

Mac & Cheese is a popular comfort food that originated in the United States. It is believed to have been brought to America by Thomas Jefferson, who encountered a similar dish while visiting Italy.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Spaceship Mac & Cheese Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 2200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Elbow Macaroni
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• 4 ounce Cream Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 tablespoon Cooked Bacon, crumbled
• 4 tablespoon Green Onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken or vegetable broth. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheeses melt and the mixture is smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the pot and stir until well coated.
6. Allow the soup to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Serve the spaceship mac & cheese soup hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 550kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.