Creamy Mac and Cheese Soup
Turn your expired mac and cheese powder into a comforting and creamy soup. This recipe is a great way to use pantry staples.
10
Prep Time (min)
20
Cook Time (min)
30
Total Time (min)
6
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup expired mac and cheese powder
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cooked vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, croutons, chopped parsley
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
3
Stir in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the expired mac and cheese powder until it's fully dissolved.
5
Pour in the milk and stir until well combined.
6
Add the cooked vegetables to the pot and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the soup thickens slightly.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Serve hot and garnish with your preferred toppings, such as shredded cheese, croutons, or chopped parsley.