Description
This Easy Cheeseburger Soup is a rich, creamy, and cheesy comfort food favorite that tastes just like a classic cheeseburger in a bowl. Made with ground beef, tender potatoes, cheddar cheese, and savory seasonings, this hearty soup is the perfect cozy dinner for chilly nights or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Onion (chopped)
- Carrots (chopped)
- Celery (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Chicken broth
- Russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- Milk
- Cheddar cheese, shredded (sharp preferred)
- Cream cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown ground beef, breaking it apart. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in butter until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add diced potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10–15 minutes.
- Return cooked beef to the pot. Stir in milk and shredded cheddar until melted.
- Optional: Add cream cheese for extra creaminess and stir until fully melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown ground beef, breaking it apart. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in butter until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add diced potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10–15 minutes.
- Return cooked beef to the pot. Stir in milk and shredded cheddar until melted.
- Optional: Add cream cheese for extra creaminess and stir until fully melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Swap potatoes with cauliflower for a low-carb option.
- Add chopped pickles or a splash of pickle juice for a classic cheeseburger flavor twist.
- Add diced jalapeños or pepper jack cheese for heat.
- Use freshly shredded cheese to prevent clumping and ensure smooth melting.
