Description
Easy Cheeseburger Soup is a comforting and creamy dish that brings the classic flavors of a cheeseburger into a warm bowl. Perfect for chilly nights or casual gatherings, this quick and satisfying soup combines ground beef, fresh vegetables, and plenty of melted cheese. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a hearty meal that will please both kids and adults alike. This flexible recipe allows for customization, meaning you can add your favorite toppings or adjust the cheese to your liking. Ideal for family dinners or potlucks, this Easy Cheeseburger Soup is sure to become a go-to comfort food in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- ¾ cup carrots, diced
- ¾ cup celery, diced
- ¾ cup onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 cups potatoes, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 to 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Optional Toppings: Onion rings, green onions, crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a large pot over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté diced carrots, celery, and onion with melted butter in the same pot for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and mix with flour; stir into soup to thicken.
- Lower heat and add Velveeta cheese, milk, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like sour cream or crumbled bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg