Description
This Easy Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food recipe that combines all the flavors of a cheeseburger in a warm, hearty soup. Perfect for a cozy night in or to feed a crowd, this soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory goodness.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ¾ cup chopped celery
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Cheese Sauce:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
Optional Toppings:
- Crumbled bacon
- Chopped green onions
- Extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, carrots, and garlic until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Add potatoes, broth, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, make a roux with butter and flour. Slowly whisk in milk until thickened. Add cheddar cheese.
- Combine and Serve: Stir cheese sauce into the soup. Add cooked beef. Finish with sour cream. Serve with toppings.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Adjust broth or milk for preferred consistency.
- This soup reheats well and is freezer-friendly without sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
