Cheeseburger Soup
A warm and comforting twist on a classic cheeseburger in soup form that’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 diced onion
- 1 diced carrot
- a few cloves of minced garlic
- 3 cups cubed potatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- smoked paprika (to taste)
- optional toppings: crispy bacon bits, fresh chives, sour cream
Instructions
- Begin by browning the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat, then add the diced onion, diced carrot, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and stir in your favorite seasonings.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Lower the heat again and stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Adjust the seasoning if necessary and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings of your choice.
Notes
This soup is versatile; feel free to add veggies or swap proteins. For an extra cheesy version, add more cheese!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheeseburger soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, hearty meals