Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of cheeseburger soup, a delightful blend of ground beef, creamy cheese, and hearty vegetables. This soul-soothing dish brings the flavors of a classic cheeseburger to your bowl, making it a perfect choice for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe will quickly become a favorite for both busy weeknights and leisurely weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
- 4 cups peeled and diced Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3 medium)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups whole milk (or half-and-half)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Crispy bacon crumbles and sliced green onions (for topping)
Instructions
- Brown Ground Beef: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and crumble for 5 to 6 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Sauté Veggies & Simmer: Add diced potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 3 mins. Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
- Add Creamy Cheese: Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter, whisk with flour, then whisk in milk until smooth. Stir into the soup. Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in sharp cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Ladle & Garnish: Ladle into bowls and top with extra cheddar cheese, crispy bacon crumbles, and sliced green onions. Serve warm with crusty bread!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg