“Macaroni and Cheese Soup,” Friend, Oct. 2012, 28
Kitchen Crafts
Macaroni and Cheese Soup
Remember to ask an adult for help when you make a Kitchen Crafts recipe.
Illustrations by Thomas Child
Macaroni and Cheese Soup
1 14-ounce package of macaroni and cheese dinner
9 cups water, divided
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 11-ounce can of condensed cheddar cheese soup
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup chopped, cooked ham
-
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil and cook the macaroni for 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Make sure to save the cheese sauce packet for later.
-
In another large pot, bring the remaining water, broccoli, and onion to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes.
-
Add the soup, milk, ham, and cheese sauce packet to the water, broccoli, and onion. Heat well.
-
Stir in the drained macaroni and serve.
What’s next? Spaghetti chowder? Salad stew?
Let’s stick with the soup for now.