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Easy Cheeseburger Soup
4.6 from 62 votes

Easy Cheeseburger Soup

Easy Cheeseburger Soup combines browned ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese to create a hearty, creamy soup reminiscent of a cheeseburger in bowl form. Shredded Velveeta or cheddar cheese enriches the broth with a smooth, cheesy texture balanced by savory bacon garnish. The inclusion of vegetables like onion, carrot, bell pepper, and celery adds both flavor and a slight crunch.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 629 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef - cook and crumble beef until no longer pink. 
  3. 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.
  4. Add broth; bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook until cheese melts.
  7. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 629

% 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.