Description
Hearty cheeseburger soup combines classic burger flavors in a comforting bowl of warmth. Packed with ground beef, potatoes, and a creamy cheese base, this dish brings restaurant-style indulgence straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (480 ml) diced potatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced carrots
- 1 small onion, chopped
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Bacon bits
- Green onions
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, thoroughly removing excess fat and transferring to a separate container.
- Using the identical pot, gently melt butter and introduce finely chopped onions and julienned carrots, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Sprinkle flour across the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously for approximately 60 seconds to create a light roux that will help thicken the soup’s consistency.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the pot, whisking consistently to prevent lumps from forming and create a smooth base.
- Incorporate cubed potatoes into the liquid mixture, bringing contents to a vigorous boil before reducing heat to allow gentle simmering for 12-15 minutes until potatoes reach perfect tenderness.
- Slowly introduce milk and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring methodically until cheese completely dissolves and soup achieves a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Reintegrate previously cooked ground beef into the soup, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Enhance flavors by seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with crisp bacon crumbles or thinly sliced green onions for added visual appeal and textural contrast.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s texture by adjusting the broth amount for a thicker or thinner consistency.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Swap regular milk with low-fat or plant-based alternatives for a lighter, dietary-friendly version.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like celery or bell peppers during the sautéing stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg