Description
Hearty cheeseburger soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending classic burger flavors with creamy potato goodness. Midwestern warmth meets culinary creativity, inviting home cooks to savor each spoonful of this satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 0.5 pound (226 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 0.75 cup (120 grams) carrots, diced
- 0.75 cup (120 grams) celery, diced
- 0.75 cup (120 grams) onion, diced
- 4 cups (640 grams) potatoes, diced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 to 2 cups (226 to 454 grams) Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) whole milk
- 0.25 cup (60 grams) sour cream
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.25 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) chicken broth
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Green onions
- Crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until completely cooked, breaking into small crumbles.
- Eliminate excess grease from the meat and temporarily remove from the pot.
- Melt butter in the same pot, creating a flavorful base for the vegetables.
- Incorporate chopped carrots, celery, and onions with dried herbs, sautéing for approximately 10 minutes until vegetables soften and release their aromatic qualities.
- Introduce diced potatoes and previously cooked ground beef into the vegetable mixture.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat, cover the pot, and allow the soup to simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- In a separate small pan, create a roux by melting remaining butter and whisking in flour, cooking for 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes bubbly and golden.
- Integrate the roux into the soup, stirring thoroughly to ensure smooth incorporation.
- Return soup to a boil for 2 minutes to activate thickening process.
- Lower heat and gently fold in Velveeta cheese, whole milk, salt, and black pepper, stirring until cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat and fold in sour cream for added creaminess.
- Garnish with optional toppings like crispy bacon bits, green onions, or crunchy onion rings.
- Serve immediately while piping hot for maximum flavor and comfort.
Notes
- Customize protein by swapping ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for diverse dietary needs.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium chicken broth and minimizing added salt during cooking.
- Transform into a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend.
- Keep soup creamy and smooth by adding cheese gradually and stirring constantly to prevent clumping or separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 31-37 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg