Description
This Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food in a bowl, combining the flavors of a cheeseburger with the warmth of a hearty soup. Creamy and satisfying, this soup is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 medium russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Sauce:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions or pickles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Main Soup: In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables soften. Stir in potatoes, broth, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Cheese Sauce: In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Stir into soup and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cheddar cheese and sour cream; stir until creamy.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with green onions or pickles if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try smoked cheddar or Worcestershire sauce.
- Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat if desired.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently over low heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
