ONE POT CHILI MAC AND CHEESE SOUP

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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!