Description
Hearty cheeseburger soup delivers classic American comfort in a bowl, blending rich beef and creamy cheese. Potato and ground meat create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 3 cups peeled and diced potatoes
Dairy and Other Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot, eliminating excess grease, then transfer meat to a separate dish.
- Using the same pot, melt butter and gently sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until vegetables become soft and translucent, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Return cooked ground beef to the pot, then add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Elevate heat to create a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 12-15 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- Create a smooth slurry by whisking flour into milk in a separate mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually incorporate the flour-milk mixture into the simmering soup, stirring consistently to prevent clumping and promote even thickening.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the soup to develop a rich, creamy texture and the raw flour taste to dissipate.
- Remove pot from heat and fold in shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until ingredients meld into a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with optional toppings like crispy bacon bits, chopped green onions, or an extra sprinkle of cheese.
Notes
- Lean Meat Option: Choose ground turkey or chicken for a lower-fat version of the soup, maintaining the rich flavor while reducing calories.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend to make the soup suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Vegetable Boost: Add extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach to increase nutritional value and create a more colorful, nutrient-dense soup.
- Meal Prep Friendly: This soup freezes wonderfully for up to 3 months, making it perfect for batch cooking and quick weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 458 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg