Description
Easy Cheeseburger Soup is a rich, creamy, and comforting dish packed with ground beef, cheese, and potatoes. Perfect for chilly nights, this budget-friendly meal is quick to make and a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional, for added tang)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef:
- In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same pot. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- Add potatoes, carrots, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Make the Roux:
- In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, cooking until thickened (2–3 minutes).
- Combine and Simmer:
- Return beef to the pot. Stir in roux mixture, cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and mustard powder. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Finish and Serve:
- Stir in heavy cream or sour cream (if using). Garnish with parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
- Bacon Cheeseburger Soup: Add cooked crumbled bacon.
- Low-Carb Version: Substitute potatoes with cauliflower.
- Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Different Cheeses: Use pepper jack, mozzarella, or a cheese blend.
- Turkey or Chicken Version: Replace ground beef with turkey or shredded chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheeseburger Soup, Comfort Food, Creamy Soup Recipe, Easy Dinner Idea, Kid-Friendly Soup