Mac and Cheese Soup

Mac and Cheese Soup

A super creamy mac and cheese in soup form!

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ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter (or oil)
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 1 cup carrots, diced (optional)
• 1 cup celery, diced (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 6 cups chicken broth (link) or vegetable broth (link)
• 2 cups elbow macaroni (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• cayenne, salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and mustard, sprinkle on the flour, mix, and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the broth, macaroni and nutmeg, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the macaroni is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Add the cream and cheese, mix, and let the cheese melt into the sauce.
5. Season with cayenne, salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 522, Fat 37g (Saturated 20g, Trans 0.2g), Cholesterol 105mg, Sodium 749mg, Carbs 46g (Fiber 2g, Sugars 7g), Protein 25g

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