Easy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ lbground beef
- 4 tbspbutter
divided
- ¾ ccarrots
diced
- ¾ ccelery
diced
- ¾ conion
diced
- 1 tspdried basil
- 1 tspdried parsley
- 4 cpotatoes
diced
- 3 cchicken broth
- ¼ call-purpose flour
- 1 cvelveeta
cubed
- 1 ½ cwhole milk
- ¾ tspsalt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- ¼ csour cream
- onion rings
green onions, and crumbled bacon for toppings, optional
Directions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the ground beef. Cook and crumble it for 6 to 8 minutes until no longer pink. Drain and set it aside.
- 2
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the same pot. Add the carrots, celery, onions, dried basil, and dried parsley. Stir and saute for about 10 minutes. The vegetables should be tender.
- 3
Add the potatoes, ground beef, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and cover it with a lid. Simmer until the potatoes are tender—about 10 to 12 minutes.
- 4
In a separate small pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter on medium-low heat. Add the flour and stir continuously for about 3 to 5 minutes. The mixture should start to bubble. Stir it into the soup and bring the soup to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Velveeta cheese, whole milk, salt, and black pepper. Once the cheese melts, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the sour cream.
- 6
Top the soup with onion rings, green onions, and bacon if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
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About this Recipe
Imagine the comforting taste of your favorite cheeseburger, transformed into a hearty, satisfying bowl of soup. This Easy Cheeseburger Soup recipe delivers exactly that – a rich, savory experience packed with ground beef, wholesome veggies, and irresistible cheesy goodness.
Why This Recipe Works This recipe is a true comfort food fusion, bringing together tender ground beef, a medley of diced vegetables, and a luxurious cheese broth. You'll love how effortlessly it combines familiar flavors into a surprisingly simple yet incredibly satisfying meal, making it an instant family favorite that captures everything you adore about burgers in a comforting bowl.
What to Expect Prepare for a wonderfully creamy and savory soup, with generous chunks of tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion nestled in a rich, cheesy broth. Each spoonful offers that classic cheeseburger flavor profile, made even more irresistible by its warm, comforting texture. This hearty dish yields 8 generous servings, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or ensuring delicious leftovers. Each serving provides approximately 450 calories of pure comfort.
Customization & Variations While fantastic as is, feel free to customize your bowl to make it uniquely yours. Elevate the classic cheeseburger experience with suggested toppings like crispy onion rings, fresh green onions, or savory crumbled bacon for added texture and flavor. You could also experiment with a pinch of smoked paprika for a deeper, smoky note, or a dash of hot sauce if you prefer a little kick.
Serving & Context This comforting soup is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners, chilly evening gatherings, or any occasion where you crave a wholesome, satisfying meal. Serve it with a simple side salad or some crusty bread to ensure no drop of its rich, cheesy goodness goes to waste.