Description
A rich and comforting creamy cheeseburger soup packed with savory ground beef, tender potatoes, melted cheddar cheese, and hearty vegetables. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups (450 g) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Optional toppings: extra shredded cheese or chopped green onions
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1 minute to form a paste.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps.
- Add diced potatoes and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in milk and cooked ground beef. Heat for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Add cream cheese for extra richness.
- Mash some potatoes for a thicker consistency.
- Add smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze without dairy and add fresh milk and cheese after reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
