Cheese Burger Macaroni Soup

Soup that is cheesy, has ground beef  and macaroni is so satisfying.
 

• 2 T flour
• 6 c chicken broth
• 2 T butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 c elbow macaroni
• 1 c heavy whipping cream
• 1 T spicy brown mustard
• 1 tomato, diced small
• 1 t worcestershire sauce
• ½ lb. ground beef, cooked and drained
• 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 oz american cheese, chopped

 
Place the flour and broth in a bowl and whisk to combine.   Stir in the bay leaf and set aside.
 
Place the butter in dutch oven over medium heat.   Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.  Slowly add the flour and broth mixture, whisking while adding.   Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.    Stir in the macaroni and cook or eight minutes.    Remove the bay leaf and stir in the cream, mustard, tomato, worcestershire sauce and beef.  Stir in the cheese until melted and bring to a boil again.  Boil for two minutes, stirring occasionally.   Remove from the heat and serve.