Description
This Easy Cheeseburger Soup is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Loaded with ground beef, diced vegetables, tender potatoes, and creamy Velveeta cheese, it offers all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a warm, satisfying soup. Topped optionally with onion rings, green onions, and crumbled bacon, it’s a delicious and family-friendly meal ready in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 to 2 cups Velveeta, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Vegetables and Herbs
- 3/4 cup carrots, diced
- 3/4 cup celery, diced
- 3/4 cup onion, diced
- 4 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Pantry Items
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Onion rings
- Green onions
- Crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat to keep the soup from being greasy.
- Sauté Vegetables and Herbs: Melt butter in the same pot and sauté carrots, celery, onions, dried basil, and dried parsley for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes until the potatoes are soft and cooked through.
- Make Roux: In a separate pan, melt butter and stir in the flour, cooking for about 5 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and forms a roux, which will thicken the soup.
- Combine Roux with Soup: Add the roux mixture to the soup and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to blend and thicken the soup.
- Add Cheese and Milk: Lower the heat and stir in Velveeta cheese and whole milk until the cheese melts smoothly into the soup. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the soup hot with optional toppings such as onion rings, green onions, and crumbled bacon for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Drain excess fat from cooked beef to prevent greasy soup.
- Velveeta cheese provides a creamy texture and classic cheeseburger flavor, but cheddar cheese can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- For a thicker soup, use less milk or add more roux; for thinner, add additional broth or milk.
- Optional toppings like crumbled bacon and green onions add extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheeseburger soup, easy soup recipe, ground beef soup, comfort food, creamy soup, 45-minute soup
