Description
A warm and comforting cheeseburger soup with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy cheese, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well. Let it cook for a minute to remove the floury taste.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, ensuring the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
- Add diced potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Return cooked ground beef to the pot. Stir in milk, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook over low heat until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Add toppings like crumbled bacon, extra cheese, or pickles if desired.
Notes
Choose lean beef to reduce excess grease and customize with your favorite veggies or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg