Description
A creamy and comforting Cheeseburger Soup loaded with ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- ¾ cup diced celery
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Velveeta processed cheese cubed or 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Drain the excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of butter, chopped onion, shredded carrots, celery, dried parsley flakes, and dried basil. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Pour in the chicken broth, diced potatoes, and the cooked ground beef. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Make Roux: In a small skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Thicken Soup: Slowly add the roux to the simmering soup while stirring. Bring the soup back to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to thicken. Reduce heat to low.
- Add Cheese and Dairy: Stir in the cheese cubes or shredded cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until the cheese has fully melted and the soup is creamy.
- Finish Soup: Remove the soup from heat and stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, add an extra tablespoon of flour to the roux.
- Substitute Velveeta with sharp cheddar for a more pronounced cheese flavor.
- Use low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese to make the soup lighter.
- Customize with additional vegetables like corn or bell peppers.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or crispy bacon bits for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
