🧀 Easy Cheeseburger Soup 🍔
This creamy, cheesy, and hearty soup has all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a warm, comforting bowl. Perfect for chilly days!
📌 Servings: 4-6
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes
⚡ Total Time: 45 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
For the Soup:
- ½ lb ground beef
- 4 tbsp butter (divided)
- ¾ cup carrots (diced)
- ¾ cup celery (diced)
- ¾ cup onion (diced)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 4 cups potatoes (diced)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 to 2 cups Velveeta cheese (cubed, adjust to taste)
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ to ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
Optional Toppings:
✔️ Crispy onion rings
✔️ Chopped green onions
✔️ Crumbled bacon
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook and crumble ½ lb ground beef over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until browned.
- Drain excess fat and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in the same pot.
- Add ¾ cup carrots, ¾ cup celery, ¾ cup onion, dried basil, and dried parsley.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
3️⃣ Simmer the Soup
- Add 4 cups diced potatoes, cooked beef, and 3 cups chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
4️⃣ Make the Roux (thickens the soup!)
- In a small pan, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium-low heat.
- Stir in ¼ cup flour and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously until it bubbles.
- Add this mixture to the soup and bring to a gentle boil for 2 minutes to thicken.
5️⃣ Make it Cheesy & Creamy
- Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in Velveeta cheese, whole milk, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup sour cream for extra richness.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Ladle into bowls and top with onion rings, green onions, and crispy bacon if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy your cozy, cheeseburger-inspired soup! 🍔🧀
🔥 Pro Tips & Variations
💪 More protein? – Add ½ lb cooked sausage or ground turkey.
🥦 Extra veggies? – Stir in chopped spinach or broccoli.
🌶 Spicy kick? – Add ½ tsp cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
🥖 Best sides? – Serve with garlic bread, biscuits, or a side salad.
📊 Nutrition (Per Serving, Approx.)
📌 Calories: ~400 kcal
📌 Protein: ~20g
📌 Carbs: ~30g
📌 Fat: ~22g
(Nutrition varies based on portion sizes & cheese amount.)
💬 Would you add bacon or keep it classic? 🥓🍔
