Best 8 Spicy Mac And Cheese Soup Recipes

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If you're looking for a dish that combines warmth, flavor, and comfort on a chilly day, look no further than spicy macaroni and cheese soup. This creamy and flavorful soup is a perfect blend of spicy and cheesy flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a few simple ingredients and some easy steps, you can create a spicy mac and cheese soup that will become a family favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY MAC AND CHEESE SOUP



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I was running low on groceries and needed to use pantry staples to create a filling dinner for my family. I came up with this soup and now it's become a favorite in our home. For an even creamier consistency, I sometimes use a can of evaporated milk in place of the regular milk in the recipe. Leftover taco meat or shredded rotisserie chicken can be added to make it more hearty.

Provided by Keri

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (7.25 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix
¼ cup butter
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 ½ cups milk
¾ cup sour cream, divided

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and stir in macaroni from the packages, retaining cheese mix packets for later use. Cook macaroni at a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse macaroni with cold water. Return cooked macaroni to the pot.
  • Mix butter, chicken broth, and tomatoes with macaroni and bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat; stir in garlic powder, cumin, dry mustard, pepper, and contents of cheese mix packets. Stir in milk and reduce heat to low; heat soup almost to a simmer. Do not boil.
  • Serve soup in bowls and top each serving with about 2 tablespoons of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 909.8 mg, Sugar 10 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE SOUP



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I have worked in the food service industry for too many years to count and have made this one-of-a-kind soup at many different jobs. It's always been a big hit. -Emma Head, Sunrise Beach, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 quarts water
5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
2 large carrots, shredded
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups whole milk
1 pound Velveeta, cubed

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add celery, carrots, onion and green pepper; cook for 4 minutes or until tender. Add macaroni. Cover and return to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 8-10 minutes or just until macaroni is tender., Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted; add to undrained macaroni mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup finely grated onions
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg. Add the sour cream, egg, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions. Pour over the pasta and cover with the shredded Cheddar. Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-size squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the bread cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

SUPER SPICY MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound macaroni
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cups whole milk, plus more if needed
8 ounces queso blanco-style processed cheese, cubed
1 cup grated Monterey Jack
1 cup grated pepper jack
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Hot sauce, as desired

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the crushed red pepper, jalapeno, garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until the veggies have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and heat until starting to bubble around the edges. Add the processed cheese and stir until melted. Add the Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheeses, pepper, kosher salt, seasoned salt and hot sauce to taste. Stir until the cheese is melted. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a splash of milk if the sauce seems too thick. Fold in the cooked macaroni and serve.
  • Reheating instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the mac and cheese in a baking dish, cover with foil and heat until warmed through, about 25 minutes.

SPICY MAC 'N' CHEESE



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To give a little life to regular macaroni and cheese, my best friend and I decided to stir in ground beef and a chopped jalapeno.-Debra Kind, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion, peppers and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in macaroni, milk and seasonings. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY SALSA MAC & BEEF



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Make and share this Spicy Salsa Mac & Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by meedeeter

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 1/3 cups water
2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1 (10 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
1 cup thick & chunky salsa

Steps:

  • In medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef until browned, stirring to separate meat. Pour off fat.
  • Add broth and water. Heat to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 10 minutes or until macaroni is done, stirring often.
  • Stir in soup and salsa and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.9, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 1765.7, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 33.1

MACARONI AND CHEESE SOUP



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Easy, good comfort food. I used Rotel tomatoes and came out with a nice and spicy soup that the family loved! From the cookbook "Kitchen Life" by Art Smith.

Provided by lisar

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups elbow macaroni
4 cups chicken broth
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, drained
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
salt and pepper
hot red pepper sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
  • Add the macaroni and cook until tender, about 9 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile heat the broth and the tomatoes to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Gradually whisk in the Velveeta until melted.
  • Stir in the cooked macaroni and heat through.
  • Season soup with salt and pepper and then add hot sauce.
  • Serve topped with cheddar cheese if desires.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 1214.3, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 15

SPICY MAC AND CHEESE SOUP



Spicy Mac and Cheese Soup image

I was running low on groceries and needed to use pantry staples to create a filling dinner for my family. I came up with this soup and now it's become a favorite in our home. For an even creamier consistency, I sometimes use a can of evaporated milk in place of the regular milk in the recipe. Leftover taco meat or shredded rotisserie chicken can be added to make it more hearty.

Provided by Keri

Categories     Noodle Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (7.25 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix
¼ cup butter
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 ½ cups milk
¾ cup sour cream, divided

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and stir in macaroni from the packages, retaining cheese mix packets for later use. Cook macaroni at a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse macaroni with cold water. Return cooked macaroni to the pot.
  • Mix butter, chicken broth, and tomatoes with macaroni and bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat; stir in garlic powder, cumin, dry mustard, pepper, and contents of cheese mix packets. Stir in milk and reduce heat to low; heat soup almost to a simmer. Do not boil.
  • Serve soup in bowls and top each serving with about 2 tablespoons of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 909.8 mg, Sugar 10 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese will give the soup a bold flavor, while a mild cheddar cheese will create a more subtle taste. You can also use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. A homemade broth is always best, but you can also use a store-bought broth.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. The pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. If you overcook the pasta, it will become mushy and ruin the texture of the soup.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Once the soup is cooked, you can add your favorite toppings. Some popular options include bacon, crumbled sausage, diced tomatoes, and chopped green onions.

Conclusion:

Spicy mac and cheese soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious pot of spicy mac and cheese soup that your whole family will love.

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