Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup

from thecountrycook.net
50 min
6 servings

Cheeseburger soup is the ultimate comfort soup. Chock full of seasoned ground beef, potatoes, onions, cheese all in a creamy soup!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups potatoes, (peeled and cubed)
  • 2 carrots, (peeled and grated)
  • 1 small onion, (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic, (minced)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules ((about 4 cubes))
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound ground beef, (browned and drained)
  • 2 1/2 cups milk (divided use)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces Velveeta, (cubed)
  • 1/2 pound bacon, (crisply cooked and crumbled)

Directions

  1. 1

    Brown and crumble ground beef. Drain excess grease and set aside. 

  2. 2

    Combine first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.

  3. 3

    Stir in beef and 2 cups of milk.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together flour and remaining 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Gradually whisk into soup.

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly (so mixture does not burn.) 

  6. 6

    Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until completely melted. Garnish with bacon and serve.