Description
Midwest comfort classic cheeseburger soup delivers hearty flavors in one satisfying bowl. Home cooks can quickly prepare this creamy Wisconsin-inspired dish with simple ingredients and minimal cooking skills.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Broth and Garnish:
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sear ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until thoroughly browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Eliminate excess grease and reserve meat separately.
- Utilize the same pot to melt butter, then introduce diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Incorporate potatoes, carrots, and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour broth into vegetable mixture, escalating temperature to achieve boiling point. Reduce heat and allow ingredients to simmer, ensuring potatoes become fork-tender, roughly 10-12 minutes.
- Prepare creamy roux in a separate small pan by melting butter and whisking flour. Cook mixture for 1-2 minutes, then gradually integrate milk while continuously stirring until sauce thickens, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Merge milk-based sauce with vegetable soup, reintroducing previously cooked ground beef. Allow components to meld together for an additional 5 minutes over gentle heat.
- Progressively blend shredded cheddar and sour cream into soup, stirring until achieving a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Transfer to serving bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley. Accompany with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Enhance meat flavor by using grass-fed ground beef for richer taste and better nutritional profile.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter, leaner protein options that maintain the soup’s hearty character.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium broth and reducing added salt, making the recipe more heart-friendly without compromising deliciousness.
- Boost vegetable content by adding extra diced vegetables like celery or zucchini to increase nutritional value and provide more texture variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg