Description
This Cheeseburger Soup brilliantly captures all the iconic flavor of a cheeseburger in a warm, comforting bowl. This ultimate comfort food mashup combines savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and vegetables in a luxuriously creamy, cheesy broth that is impossible to resist. It’s a fun, delicious, and surprisingly easy meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup shredded carrots
¾ cup diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups Velveeta processed cheese cubed or 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups milk
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ to ½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
Sauté the Beef and Vegetables:
In a large Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Brown the ground beef, then drain and set aside. In the same pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the basil and parsley.
Simmer the Soup Base:
Return the beef to the pot with the vegetables. Add the chicken broth and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Create the Roux and Thicken:
In a separate small skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly. Stir the roux into the soup pot and bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring as it thickens.
Add the Creamy Finish:
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cheese until completely melted. Pour in the milk, salt, and pepper, and heat through. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream until incorporated. Serve hot.
Notes
Slow Cooker Method:
Brown the beef and sauté the vegetables on the stovetop first. Transfer everything except the roux, cheese, milk, and sour cream to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. In the last 30 minutes, prepare the roux on the stovetop, whisk it in, and then stir in the remaining dairy ingredients.
Bacon Cheeseburger Variation:
For a smoky twist, cook chopped bacon in the pot before browning the beef. Use the bacon grease to sauté the vegetables and crumble the cooked bacon over the soup as a garnish when serving.
Creamy Texture Tip:
For an ultra-smooth, creamy soup, Velveeta is recommended as it melts perfectly. If using real cheddar, shred it yourself from a block and stir it into the soup over very low heat to prevent the sauce from becoming grainy.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: undefined
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheeseburger soup, comfort food, hearty soup, ground beef recipe, cheesy soup, Velveeta soup, weeknight dinner