Description
Easy Cheeseburger Soup is a warm and comforting dish that captures the delightful flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a creamy soup form. This hearty recipe combines ground beef, fresh vegetables, and melty cheese for a satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it’s also versatile enough to customize based on your ingredient preferences. With its rich taste and kid-friendly appeal, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup diced carrots
- ¾ cup diced celery
- ¾ cup diced onion
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 to 2 cups cubed Velveeta cheese
- 1½ cups whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain fat and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté carrots, celery, onion, basil, and parsley until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Add potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (10-12 minutes).
- In another pan, melt remaining butter, stir in flour, and cook until bubbling (3-5 minutes). Mix into the soup and bring back to a boil for thickening.
- Lower heat; stir in cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until melted thoroughly. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like onion rings or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg