Steps

• Gather all your ingredients and equipment. This includes dicing your onion, and mincing your garlic to have them ready for the cooking process. Setting out all your ingredients beforehand, or mise en place, ensures a smoother cooking experience.
• Place a large pot on medium heat, add your ground beef, and cook until it’s browned and no longer pink. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. As the beef is cooking, use a wooden spoon to break it into crumbles and stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
• Once your beef is browned, add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook together while stirring for another 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
• Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine. Scrape the bottom of the pot to ensure no beef bits are stuck. This step helps layer in flavors and prepares the soup for the macaroni.
• Add the macaroni noodles into the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
• Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mustard, mixing until the cheese has melted smoothly into the soup. This creates the rich, cheesy flavor reminiscent of a classic cheeseburger.
• Taste your soup and add salt and pepper as per your preference. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy your comforting homemade creation.