Description
Hearty cheeseburger soup delivers classic American comfort in one creamy bowl. Midwest-inspired ingredients blend perfectly for a satisfying meal that warms you to the core.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Dairy and Liquids:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, ensuring complete cooking. Carefully drain excess fat and reserve meat.
- Using the same pot, melt butter and gently sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until vegetables become translucent and tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate garlic powder and diced potatoes into the vegetable mixture, then pour chicken broth over ingredients. Bring liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until potatoes reach a soft, fork-tender consistency.
- Create a smooth thickening agent by whisking flour into milk in a separate bowl. Gradually introduce this mixture into the pot, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Maintain medium-low heat and cook the soup for an additional 4-6 minutes, stirring frequently until the liquid transforms into a creamy, rich texture.
- Fold in the reserved ground beef and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese completely melts and integrates with the soup.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile. Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately alongside crusty bread or crisp crackers.
Notes
- Customize the meat by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein option.
- Enhance vegetable nutrition by adding extra veggies like zucchini or spinach during the sautéing stage for added color and nutrients.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of flour as a thickening agent and ensuring all broth ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium chicken broth and controlling salt seasoning to make the soup more heart-healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg