Description
Hearty cheeseburger soup brings classic American comfort to your kitchen with rich, creamy flavors that dance between burger nostalgia and warm soup satisfaction. Quick weeknight dinners become extraordinary when home cooks blend ground beef, cheese, and potato into one delightful bowl you can savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken or beef broth
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups (340 grams) potatoes, peeled and diced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (110 grams) shredded carrots
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 grams) sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Crumbled bacon
- Chopped green onions
- Extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a spacious pot over medium flame until fully cooked, eliminating any excess fat. Transfer the meat to a separate dish.
- Utilize the identical pot to melt butter, then incorporate diced onions and sauté until translucent. Introduce minced garlic and allow to release its aromatic essence briefly.
- Combine diced potatoes, shredded carrots, and broth into the aromatic mixture. Elevate to a boil, then reduce heat, creating a gentle simmer. Cover and allow vegetables to tenderize for approximately 10 minutes.
- Prepare a smooth thickening agent by whisking flour with milk until no lumps remain. Gradually integrate this mixture into the simmering soup, stirring consistently to prevent clumping.
- Introduce remaining milk and continue simmering, allowing the soup to gradually thicken and develop a creamy consistency.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese into the soup, stirring until completely melted and creating a uniform texture.
- Reintroduce the previously cooked ground beef into the pot, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Remove from heat and fold in sour cream, creating a luxurious and velvety finish. Season with salt and pepper according to personal preference.
- Serve piping hot, garnishing with optional toppings like crispy bacon bits, chopped green onions, or additional cheese. Accompany with crusty bread or crackers for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Boost Flavor by browning beef thoroughly to develop rich, deep meaty undertones that enhance the overall soup complexity.
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more balanced soup texture without sacrificing taste.
- Customize the soup’s consistency by adjusting milk and flour quantities – less liquid creates a thicker, heartier soup while more creates a lighter broth-like version.
- Make it diet-friendly by substituting ground turkey for beef, using low-fat cheese, and incorporating cauliflower instead of potatoes for a lower-carb alternative that maintains the comforting cheeseburger soup experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg