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One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese Soup

By Kathi & Rachel

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 One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese Soup – We like our chili slurpable around here!  This easy to make soup made with fresh ingredients will become a family favorite !  Perfect for lazy days!

Chili Mac in a bowl

 

 

Is there anything about this dish that doesn’t scream comfort food?   Put me in front of the TV with my Seahawks jersey on, and dish me up a big old bowl!  Serve it with a loaf of our Super Quick One Bowl Cheese Bread and I am hap-hap-happy!

Ingredients for Chili Mac Soup –

  • ground beef
  • onion
  • garlic
  • tomato paste
  • kidney beans
  • diced tomatoes
  • tomato paste
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • elbow macaroni
  • beef stock
  • grated cheddar cheese

I like my stews on the soupy side, like a stewoup!  So I added a couple more cups of broth to the pot.  You will be glad you did tomorrow.   The pasta soaks up all the stock overnight .

big red pot of chili mac

 

 

This is surprisingly healthy and wonderfully simple to make.  The macaroni goes right in the same pot you browned the beef in!    We slurped it down for a couple days.   This is the food gift that keeps on giving!  Dinner, lunchbox and dinner again!

Tips to make our One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese Soup!

  • Remember to taste for seasoning.  Chili powder varies in strength as does cumin.  More salt?  More pepper?
  • You can easily sub ground chicken or turkey.
  • Like spicy?  Chop up a jalapeño and toss in with the onion.
  • Slow Cooker friendly!  Just brown up the beef, onions and garlic.  Toss into your slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients except the pasta, which you will add the last 30 minutes.  Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.

spoonful of chili mac

 

A few more One Pot meals you will love!

  • Ground Turkey Orzo Skillet
  • Italian Soup with Sausage
  • One Pan Meatball and Pasta Skillet
  • Chicken Burrito Bowl

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To Lazy Days and Comfort Food!

Clink!

Kathi & Rachel

 

Chili Mac and Cheese Soup

An easy 30 minute hearty soup where even the uncooked macaroni is tossed in the pot!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef - I used lean . 7% fat
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 14 oz can of kidney beans
  • 1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups grated cheddar

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to large soup pot or dutch oven.
  • Add ground beef and cook until done. Stirring and breaking up meat with a spoon.
  • Add onion and garlic.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions soften.
  • Add tomato paste, beans, diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  • Add cumin and chili powder, stir.
  • Add beef stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Add uncooked macaroni, salt and pepper to taste (don't forget to taste for seasoning...more cumin, salt and pepper? )
  • Continue to cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until macaroni is tender.
  • Serve with grated cheese on top!

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1021mg | Potassium: 1044mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 5.4mg

 

 

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  1. Kathy says

    April 25, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    Hi there – Just did a Google search for chili mac soup, came upon your recipe … and then as I was reading your post, I see “Put me in front of the TV with my Seahawks jersey on, and dish me up a big old bowl!” Yay!!! Go Hawks!! 🙂 I can’t wait to make this soup this week – even though we’ve been having lovely Spring weather in Seattle recently, quarantine will make you want comfort food 😉 I’m really looking forward to a big bowl of this goodness. I hope this finds you safe and well, and all masked up! (P.S. A friend of mine has a cousin who works in the NFL, and says they’re planning for a season, so yay!!)

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    • Kathi & Rachel says

      April 28, 2020 at 6:55 am

      Go Hawks! We have transplanted to California but will forever be Hawks fans!

      Reply
  2. Patricia says

    January 8, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    How many servings does this recipe yield?

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      January 9, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      6-8 servings of about 1 cup each.

      Reply
  3. Jamie says

    October 27, 2016 at 3:22 am

    Made this tonight! Yum! Perfect day to post this with all of the rain.

    Reply
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