Easy Cheeseburger Soup
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4.6
Easy Cheeseburger Soup
Description
This Easy Cheeseburger Soup centers on browning ground beef and cooking chopped vegetables including onion, carrot, bell pepper, and celery in butter until they develop a light brown color. The browned beef is stirred back into the pan before adding chicken broth, which simmers briefly to meld flavors. Shredded Velveeta or cheddar cheese and whole milk are incorporated while heating to create a creamy, cheesy base.
Seasoned with dried basil and parsley flakes, salt, and pepper, the soup offers a savory profile similar to a cheeseburger without the bun. It is finished with sour cream stirred in off the heat to add richness and slight tang. Crispy crumbled bacon toppings provide a smoky, crunchy contrast.
This soup serves well hot as a filling main or side dish, especially during cooler weather. The combination of cheese and ground beef with aromatic vegetables makes it a comforting choice. It pairs nicely with bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- ½ pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- ¾ cup onion chopped
- ¾ cup carrot shredded
- 1 bell pepper diced
- ¾ cup celery diced
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 to 4 cups Velveeta cheese shredded, or cheddar cheese
- 1-1/2 cups milk whole
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 4-6 Bacon strips, crunchy, crumbled, to garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Add ground beef - cook and crumble beef until no longer pink.
- Remove beef when browned, set aside. Do not drain fat. Add vegetables to pan and cook until browned, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. When lightly browned, stir beef back in.
- Add broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook until cheese melts.
- Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 629kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 2658mg | 111% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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