Macaroni and Cheese Soup

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 1 (7.25-ounce) package macaroni & cheese mix
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups (1 quart) milk
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a soup pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Stir in mixed vegetables, macaroni from packaged mix (reserving cheese packet), salt, and pepper. Return to a boil, cover loosely, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add remaining ingredients, including reserved cheese packet. Reduce heat to medium, cover loosely, and simmer 10 minutes, or until hot and creamy, stirring occasionally.