Description
Cheeseburger Soup is a hearty, creamy dish that combines all the beloved flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a comforting bowl of soup. It’s a versatile recipe that can be customized with various toppings and is perfect for cheeseburger lovers looking for a warming, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups Velveeta processed cheese, cubed (or 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese)
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
Brown the ground beef in a 3-quart saucepan. Drain and set aside.
In the same saucepan, add 1 tablespoon butter and sauté onion, shredded carrots, parsley flakes, basil, and celery until tender.
Add the chicken broth, diced potatoes, and browned ground beef to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
In a small skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add this mixture to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to low.
Stir in the cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.
Serve hot and enjoy your comforting Cheeseburger Soup! 
Notes
- For a thinner soup, adjust the amount of milk or broth according to preference.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings or spices to mimic your favorite cheeseburger.
- Can be adapted for gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg