Description
This Easy Cheeseburger Soup recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that combines all the flavors of a cheeseburger in a warm, creamy soup. Perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions or crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: Stir in potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk flour with milk until smooth. Stir into soup and cook for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Melt Cheese: Reduce heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream if using.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or bacon bits. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or lean beef.
- You can swap cheddar for American or a cheese blend.
- Leftovers reheat well and thicken slightly in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
