Description
This hearty and creamy Cheeseburger Soup is packed with ground beef, fresh vegetables, tender potatoes, and a rich cheesy broth. Perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner, it combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a warm soup form.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- ¾ 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
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Velveeta processed cheese cubed or 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a 3-quart saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Using the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add chopped onion, shredded carrots, parsley flakes, dried basil, and diced celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add broth, potatoes, and beef: Pour in the chicken broth, then add the diced potatoes and the browned ground beef. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Prepare roux: In a small skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the flour and cook while stirring for 3 to 5 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Thicken the soup: Add the roux (butter and flour mixture) to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to thicken. Then reduce the heat to low.
- Add cheese and milk: Stir in the cubed Velveeta or shredded cheddar cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the cheese has fully melted and the soup is creamy.
- Finish with sour cream: Remove the soup from heat and blend in the sour cream for added creaminess. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, use a bit more flour when making the roux.
- You can use all shredded cheddar cheese if Velveeta is unavailable.
- Adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or pepper according to your taste.
- To make it gluten free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
