Description
Hearty cheeseburger soup delivers classic American comfort with creamy, rich flavors from ground beef and melted cheese. Home cooks can easily craft this satisfying meal in under an hour for family dinners you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar preferred)
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or beef broth for a richer flavor)
- 3 cups diced potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour (for thickening)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder (optional, for a burger flavor)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain excess fat and set aside.
- Using the same pot, melt butter and sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables become translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate diced potatoes, chicken broth, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- Create a smooth slurry by whisking flour with milk in a separate bowl. Gradually pour the mixture into the soup, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Simmer for 5 minutes until the soup thickens.
- Gradually fold in shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted and the soup achieves a creamy texture. Reintroduce the cooked ground beef, mixing thoroughly. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Carefully ladle the hot soup into serving bowls. Enhance the presentation and flavor by garnishing with optional toppings such as crispy crumbled bacon, extra cheese shreds, chopped pickles, sliced green onions, or a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- less flour for a lighter soup, more for a heartier consistency.
- Enhance flavor depth by using homemade beef or chicken stock instead of store-bought broth.
- Prep vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg