MAC 'N' CHEESE SOUP

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I came across this recipe a few years ago and made some changes to suit my family's tastes. Because it starts with packaged macaroni and cheese, it's ready in a jiffy. -Nancy Daugherty, Cortland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner mix
9 cups water, divided
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham

Steps:

Set aside cheese sauce packet from macaroni and cheese mix. In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Add broccoli and onion; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Stir in the soup, milk, ham and contents of cheese sauce packet; heat through. Drain macaroni; stir into soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.