Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Mac and Cheese Soup

 
 Last week I saw this picture going around on social media. It, more than anything else, has summed up 2024 for me thus far. I don’t think I have ever experienced such consistently dismal weather, or such a lengthy, personal funk as I have this past month. I don’t know how it’s been for the rest of you, but I am really looking forward to spring, or, at the very least, putting January behind me.
 
The other day I was embracing my funk, spending most of it just wandering aimlessly around the house, stopping occasionally to stare out a window. I had no idea what I was going to fix for dinner, and frankly I didn’t care. What I did know was that I needed to eat, and I wanted something that was the absolute apex of comfort. I happened to be scrolling through Facebook and came upon a posting by Kevin from Closet Kitchen that featured this recipe. I had never heard of macaroni and cheese soup, but I was 100% on board.
 
 With a rerun of Midsomer Murders playing in the background, I put this together and enjoyed it for a late supper. I have to tell you that this improved my entire day.

Mac and Cheese Soup

As seen on closetcooking.com

 ¼ c. butter

1 c. diced onions

1 c. diced carrots

1 c. diced celery

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ t. ground mustard

chicken broth

elbow macaroni

freshly grated nutmeg

Cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste

Steps

 

 

 


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7 comments:

  1. This sounds like a soup that my grandkids would love. It is so rich and creamy. Glad it lifted your mood!

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  2. That looks amazing Pattie. I love Kevin's recipes. We would definitely be on board with this one - and I would add every single option to it!

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  3. Oh, and I get the "funk". I've gained 5 pounds since Christmas because I haven't wanted to do much other than eat - ugh!

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  4. This will be on our menu for sure! Comfort food at its best,

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  5. Hope you are over your funk and feeling on top again!
    I just printed this recipe out!
    hugs
    Donna

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  6. I am not a fan of January either Pattie, and I can see why this soup brightened your mood! Sound so good and a combo of 2 favorites, mac and cheese & soup! Kevin from Closet Cooking has lots of great recipes~
    Jenna

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  7. Hahahaha! I'm still laughing about your cartoon!! Oh my, I'm right there with you! And mac & cheese soup with Midsomer Murders - the ultimate in comfort. Thanks!

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