Cheeseburger Soup
This hearty cheeseburger soup made with lean ground beef and lots of vegetables in a creamy broth is rich, tasty, and filling.
Equipment
- large pot
- small saucepan
Ingredients
Base
- 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 sharp recommended
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- 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
Garnish with classic burger toppings if you like. Diced pickles, crumbled bacon, or crispy onions all taste great with this soup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 685mgPotassium: 801mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 337mgIron: 2mg
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