Description
This hearty and creamy Cheeseburger Soup is a comforting blend of ground beef, tender vegetables, and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for a satisfying meal on chilly days. Packed with flavors reminiscent of a classic cheeseburger, this soup combines potatoes, carrots, celery, and a rich cheese sauce for a deliciously filling dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Cheese Sauce
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Finishing Touches
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed to avoid greasiness.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery to the beef. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the peeled and diced potatoes, broth, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare Roux and Cheese Sauce: While the soup simmers, melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux, which will thicken the soup. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook for 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
- Combine Soup and Cheese Sauce: Pour the thickened milk mixture into the soup pot and stir well. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it melts completely, creating a creamy texture.
- Finish with Sour Cream: Remove the soup from heat and stir in the sour cream to enrich the flavor and add tanginess. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, if desired. Serve hot with your favorite crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and use low-fat milk.
- For a thicker texture, blend a portion of the soup before adding the cheese sauce.
- This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or savory crackers.
- To store, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
