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Best Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger soup is the epitome of homemade comfort food. Every spoonful of this hearty soup is meaty, creamy, rich, and incredibly cheesy.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 653 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika for more flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds potatoes 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 Velveeta processed cheese or you can use more cheddar cheese and a brick of cream cheese to add creaminess
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. In the same saucepan, melt two tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, stir, and cook for about 1 minute.
  3. 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.
  4. Add cubed potatoes, cooked ground beef, and chicken broth. Add enough broth to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes.
Cheese Sauce:
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  1. Meanwhile, place a medium skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt.
  2. Add flour and cook, stirring continuously, until bubbly and thoroughly combined, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the cream, little by little, and stir to combine.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.
  7. If the soup is too thick, add more cream/milk or broth, little by little.
  8. Serve topped with extra cheddar cheese and preferred toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 653kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 1670mg (70%) Potassium 1100mg (31%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 4775IU (96%) Vitamin C 21.9mg (24%) Calcium 574mg (57%) Iron 5.8mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 653

% 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.