Description
This Easy Cheeseburger Soup is a rich and creamy comfort food made with ground beef, cheddar cheese, and hearty potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this soup is easy to make and packed with delicious cheeseburger flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef – In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables – In the same pot, melt butter and sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Potatoes and Broth – Stir in potatoes, beef broth, water, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Make the Cheese Sauce – In a bowl, whisk together milk and flour until smooth. Stir into the soup, then add the cooked beef back in. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add the Cheese – Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheddar until fully melted. If using, mix in sour cream for added creaminess.
- Serve and Enjoy – Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cheese, crumbled bacon, or green onions. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water).
- For extra flavor, try adding Worcestershire sauce, mustard, or pickle juice.
- To prevent cheese clumping, reduce heat before adding cheese and stir continuously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food, Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheeseburger soup, creamy soup recipe, ground beef soup, easy comfort food, cheesy potato soup