Description
Hearty cheeseburger soup brings classic American comfort to your dinner table with rich, creamy flavors. Simmering beef, potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal for cold evenings, promising warmth and deliciousness you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound bacon (optional)
Vegetables:
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high and thoroughly brown ground beef, then transfer to a separate dish.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until vegetables soften and become translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and sprinkle flour, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a light roux and prevent burning.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the vegetable mixture, whisking to prevent lumps, and bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
- Add diced potatoes to the broth, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency when pierced with a fork.
- Lower the heat and slowly incorporate milk, stirring constantly to maintain a smooth texture.
- Gradually blend in shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt completely while stirring to create a creamy consistency.
- Reintroduce the previously browned ground beef into the soup, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- If desired, crisp and crumble bacon as a final garnish before serving the hot soup in warm bowls.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for plant-based crumbles to create a vegetarian version that maintains the hearty texture and flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and controlling salt added during seasoning to make the soup more heart-healthy.
- Choose sharp cheddar cheese for a more intense flavor, or experiment with a blend of cheeses like Gruyère and white cheddar for complexity.
- Thicken soup naturally by using less flour or substituting with cornstarch for a gluten-free alternative that keeps the soup creamy and rich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg