Description
Hearty cheeseburger soup delivers comfort wrapped in creamy goodness, blending classic American flavors with rich, satisfying warmth. Home cooks can quickly craft this delightful meal that promises pure culinary happiness in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
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 Other Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Render ground beef in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until golden brown, eliminating any surplus grease, then transfer to a separate dish.
- Within the identical pot, melt butter and gently sauté diced onions, julienned carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux that coats the vegetables evenly.
- Gradually stream chicken broth into the pot, whisking consistently to prevent lumps and create a silky base.
- Introduce diced potatoes into the liquid, allowing the mixture to simmer at medium-low temperature for approximately 10-12 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- Reintegrate the previously cooked ground beef into the soup, then pour in milk and incorporate shredded cheese, stirring until completely melted and integrated.
- Reduce heat to low, season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, and let the soup develop its flavors for an additional 5 minutes before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Customize the ground beef’s leanness to control fat content and flavor intensity.
- Use a cast-iron pot for better heat distribution and richer caramelization of vegetables.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting wheat flour with cornstarch or almond flour.
- Enhance protein and nutrition by adding diced bacon or swapping beef with turkey meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, 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: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg