Cheeseburger Soup
This cheeseburger soup recipe makes a hearty soup with lean ground beef and lots of vegetables in a creamy broth. It's rich, tasty, and filling.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- ¾ cup chopped celery
- 4 cups cubed potatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat; add ground beef, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until beef is brown and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in potatoes, broth, basil, and parsley; bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer, whisking continuously, until sauce is thick and smooth.
- Pour sauce into soup mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add sour cream; stir until just heated through.
- Serve garnished with green onions.
Notes
Cook’s Note
- I use sharp Cheddar cheese because I like the taste, but any Cheddar cheese is good.
- Garnish with classic burger toppings, if you like. Diced pickles, crumbled bacon, or crispy onions all taste great with this soup.