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Cheeseburger soup is a creamy blend of ground beef, cheese, and veggies with all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger.
You can make this recipe for about $16.02. The recipe makes six servings, which costs approximately $2.67 per serving.
Recipe For Cheeseburger Soup
This thick and hearty soup is like eating cheeseburgers with a twist! All the things you love about a cheeseburger in soup form! It is warm, creamy, and cheesy.
The lean ground beef, veggies, and potatoes create a rich and savory soup that is comforting and satisfying. This Cheeseburger Soup recipe feeds a crowd, so it is perfect for a family gathering, a weeknight meal, or as leftovers on a chilly winter day.
What You’ll Love About Cheeseburger Soup:
- Creamy Texture: The soup has a creamy base loaded with cheese, making it extra smooth.
- Simple Preparation: With just twenty minutes of prep time and about thirty minutes of cooking time, you can have this meal on the table in under an hour.
- Family Friendly: The recipe uses basic ingredients that many kids and adults enjoy, so the soup is often one the whole family can enjoy together.
Cheese Burger Soup Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- 1 pound lean ground beef – $4.83
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter – $0.56
- 1 small onion – $0.23
- 1 cup carrots – $0.42
- ½ cup celery – $0.25
- 1 teaspoon dried basil – $0.10
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes – $0.05
- 4 cups potatoes –$1.05
- 32 ounces chicken broth – $1.61
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour – $0.02
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese – $6.49
- 1 cup milk – $0.12
- ¼ cup sour cream – $0.29
The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in September 2023.
How To Make Cheeseburger Soup
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
- First, brown the ground beef in a large Dutch oven and then place the meat on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Melt one tablespoon of butter in the Dutch oven and saute the onions, carrots, and celery for about five minutes.
- Then, season with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Next, mix in the beef, potatoes, and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for ten to twelve minutes.
- Melt three tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan, then whisk in the flour to cook for three to four minutes, whisking constantly.
- Add the flour mixture to the soup and bring the soup to a boil again for two to three minutes before reducing to a simmer over low heat.
- Next, stir in the cheese and milk, stirring until the cheese is melted and the soup has thickened.
- Finally, remove from the heat, whisk in the sour cream, and serve with toppings of your choice.
Cheeseburger Soup Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Meat: You can use ground chicken, turkey, or pork instead of beef.
- Vegetables: You can add other vegetables to the soup, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or peas.
- Seasonings: You can add other seasonings to the soup, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or chili powder.
- Cheese: You can use different types of cheese, such as cheddar, Swiss, or Colby Jack.
- Broth: You can use beef broth, vegetable broth, or even water instead of chicken broth.
- Cream: You can use heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk instead of sour cream.
- For a healthier version: Use lean ground beef, low-fat milk, and sour cream. You can also omit the Velveeta cheese or use a lower-fat version.
- For a spicier version: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the soup.
- For a vegetarian version: Use vegetable broth and omit the ground beef. You can also add cooked lentils or beans to the soup.
- For a keto version: Omit the potatoes and use cauliflower instead. You can also use heavy cream instead of milk.
Serving and Storage Tips
Serve:
- Serve the soup hot in bowls with your favorite toppings.
- You can also serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers.
- Leave the soup out for no longer than two hours before it needs to be covered and chilled.
Store:
- Store the soup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To store, let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container.
Freeze:
- The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- To freeze, let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag.
Thaw:
- To thaw the soup, place it in the refrigerator overnight.
- You can also thaw the soup in the microwave, but stir it every few minutes to prevent it from burning.
Reheat:
- Place the soup in a saucepan over medium heat to reheat the soup.
- Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
- You can also reheat the soup in the microwave, but stir it every few minutes to prevent it from burning.
Cheeseburger Soup Recipe FAQs
We recommend some Easy Garlic Bread and a Caesar Salad Kit Hack without Anchovies to eat alongside this Cheeseburger Soup.
There are about 535 calories in a bowl of this Cheeseburger Soup. The calories will vary depending on the choice and amount of toppings you garnish the soup with. For the complete nutritional information on this recipe, please scroll to the bottom of the recipe card.
Get Kids Involved
Ages 2-3: Have your kiddo help wash the vegetables. This is a great time to introduce the importance of washing your food, hands, workspaces, and cooking utensils.
Ages 4-5: Let your child assist in stirring together the soup ingredients. This is an easy task they can handle with a fun way to see how the ingredients come together and change into a soup consistency.
Ages 6-8: Teach your child how to use a meat masher to brown the beef. As they master this skill, they can apply it to various other recipes.
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe unsupervised while you do the happy dance in the corner!
Budget Tips
One thing we have found helpful in our grocery budget is a menu plan. When we put our Cheeseburger Soup on our weekly menu plan, we might also plan for another meal that uses ground beef, such as our Ground Beef and Broccoli, to utilize better the groceries we buy for the week.
Menu planning for the upcoming week helps us stay on target with our budget and avoid overspending or eating out too often. For more tips on menu planning, see our information on Budgeting Tips.
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- Instant Pot Potato Soup
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- Crockpot Lasagna Soup
- Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
- Katie’s Chicken Noodle Soup
- Easy Tomato Soup with Basil
Cheeseburger Soup
Recipe Cost 16.02 Serving Cost 2.67Equipment
- Dutch oven
- Measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- Liquid measuring cup
- saucepan
- whisk
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 small about ½ cup onion, finely diced
- 1 cup carrots cleaned and diced
- ½ cup celery peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups about 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 cup milk 2% or whole
- ¼ cup sour cream
FOR SERVING (all optional):
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon
- Green onions
- Croutons
Instructions
COOK GROUND BEEF:
- In a large Dutch oven, brown ground beef until no pink remains.
- Move beef to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
COOK VEGETABLES:
- Melt one tablespoon of butter in the Dutch oven.
- Saute onions, carrots, and celery until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Season with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
COOK SOUP:
- Add beef, potatoes, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
MAKE CREAM MIXTURE:
- In a small saucepan, melt the remaining three tablespoons of butter.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 3-4 minutes. Whisk constantly.
- Add the flour mixture to the soup and bring back up to a boil.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, and reduce to simmer over low heat.
TO FINISH:
- Stir in cheese and milk, stirring constantly until cheese is melted and soup is thickened.
- Remove from heat and whisk in sour cream.
- Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
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