Cheeseburger Soup
Cheeseburger soup is a creamy and cheesy bowl of comfort. Ground beef, cheese, potatoes and veggies make this hearty soup excellent!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 322kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion , peeled and diced
- 3 medium carrots , diced
- 2 stalks celery , diced
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk (at least 2%)
- 1.5 lb Russet potatoes , peeled and cubed
- 8 to 10 slices American cheese (such as Kraft Singles)
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- hamburger buns , toasted and sliced (for dipping) or cubed (for crouton topping)
- crispy cooked bacon crumbles
- chopped dill pickles
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown beef over medium heat; drain and remove meat from pot. Set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, Worcestershire, and spices. Cook until just soft, about 7 minutes.
- Whisk flour into the veggie mixture and cook 1 minute. In a slow stream pour in the broth and milk, whisking constantly. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the potatoes to the pot, increase heat to medium high and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add the cooked beef back into the pot. Stir in 1 cheese slice at a time until melted into the soup. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve hot, with optional toppings.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate only.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4139IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg