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Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger soup is a creamy blend of ground beef, cheese, and veggies with all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: main dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheddar cheese, ground beef, potatoes, soup
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 535kcal
Author: Jess Jankowski
Cost: $16.02

Equipment

  • 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
US Customary - Metric

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1860mg | Potassium: 1342mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4711IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 545mg | Iron: 4mg