Cheeseburger Soup
This hearty cheeseburger soup is rich, tasty, and filling, made with lean ground beef and lots of vegetables in a creamy broth.
Equipment
- large pot
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 0.5 pound lean ground beef
- 0.75 cup chopped onion
- 0.75 cup shredded carrots
- 0.75 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 cups cubed potatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat; add ground beef, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in basil and parsley. Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; simmer and stir until sauce is thick and smooth.
- Stir sauce into soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until melted. Add sour cream; stir until just heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
Use sharp Cheddar cheese for a stronger flavor, and feel free to add classic burger toppings like diced pickles, crumbled bacon, or crispy onions for extra taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 685mgPotassium: 801mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 337mgIron: 2mg
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