Description
This Easy Cheeseburger Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that tastes just like a cheeseburger in soup form. Loaded with ground beef, vegetables, and cheddar cheese, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until softened.
- Cook Soup Base: Stir in the potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Stir the milk mixture into the soup, then add the cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, replace some of the broth with half-and-half.
- You can swap ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Serve with crusty bread or dill pickles for a fun cheeseburger touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
