Description
Hearty cheeseburger soup delivers classic American comfort straight to your kitchen, blending rich beef flavors with creamy potato goodness. Warm, cheesy spoonfuls promise a satisfying meal that connects home cooks with nostalgic diner-style deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings and Additional Components:
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, crumbling the meat while cooking. Drain excess grease and transfer beef to a separate dish.
- Use the same pot to sauté diced onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and aromatic, releasing their sweet and pungent flavors.
- Incorporate diced carrots and celery into the pot, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking and developing a robust vegetable base for the soup.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux that will help thicken the soup’s consistency.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth and milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and create a silky, creamy texture.
- Return the browned beef to the pot, introducing rich meaty depth to the developing soup.
- Add cubed potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs, allowing the ingredients to simmer and meld together.
- Once potatoes are tender and soup has thickened, reduce heat and fold in shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and integrated.
- Finish by garnishing with crispy bacon bits and fresh chopped parsley, adding textural contrast and bright flavor to the hearty cheeseburger soup.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by using high-quality ground beef with a slightly higher fat content for richer taste and juiciness.
- Prevent curdling when adding dairy by gradually introducing cheese and keeping soup heat low after adding cream.
- Transform this soup into a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with cornstarch or almond flour for thickening.
- Enhance nutrition by incorporating extra vegetables like diced carrots or chopped spinach during the sautéing stage for added color and health benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg