Best Cheeseburger Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
653 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Cheeseburger Soup
Description
Best Cheeseburger Soup combines browned ground beef with diced onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and herbs like parsley, basil, and thyme. Paprika adds a subtle smoky note while potatoes simmer in chicken broth until tender. A cheese sauce made from butter, flour, cream, and processed cheeses enriches the soup, providing a creamy and thick texture.
The resulting soup is a velvety mixture with savory beef and vegetable flavors softened by the smooth cheese sauce. It offers a balance of protein, vegetables, and comforting potatoes, making it suitable for lunch or dinner when a filling, warm dish is desired.
This recipe requires making the roux-based cheese sauce separately and stirring it into the soup, ensuring even distribution and creaminess. Serve it warm with crusty bread or crackers to complement the thick, cheesy broth.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion finely diced, medium
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika for more flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 pounds potato peeled and cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth more if needed
- 1/2 cup sour cream optional
Cheese Sauce:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cream or whole milk
- 1 pound processed cheese or you can use more cheddar cheese and a brick of cream cheese to add creaminess, Velveeta brand
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil, and once it's hot, add ground beef. Use a wooden spoon to crumble the beef and cook it until it is no longer pink. Transfer the beef to a plate and drain the grease from the saucepan.
- In the same saucepan, melt two tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, stir, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the remaining veggies and seasoning: garlic, carrots, celery, basil, parsley, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and sauté for about 8-10 minutes, until veggies are just tender.
- Add cubed potatoes, cooked ground beef, and chicken broth. Add enough broth to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes.
Cheese Sauce:
- Meanwhile, place a medium skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt.
- Add flour and cook, stirring continuously, until bubbly and thoroughly combined, about 3 minutes.
- Add the cream, little by little, and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, add the cubed Velveeta cheese, and stir to melt. Once melted, add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until thoroughly melted.
- Add the mixture to the soup, stir, and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.
- If the soup is too thick, add more cream/milk or broth, little by little.
- Serve topped with extra cheddar cheese and preferred toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 653 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 653kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1670mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 1100mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4775IU | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 574mg | 57% |
| Iron | 5.8mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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