Mac 'N' Cheese Soup

By melanieroe

8 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 263 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 976 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein.

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

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).