Description
This Cheeseburger Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal that tastes just like a cheeseburger in a bowl! Packed with ground beef, vegetables, and melted cheese, it’s a hearty and satisfying soup that’s perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup diced onions
- 3/4 cup shredded matchstick carrots (cut extra long ones in half)
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes (golden or russet)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups milk (2% or higher for creamier soup)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Brown Beef and Sauté Vegetables: Brown the ground beef in a saucepan, drain, and set aside. In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until tender.
- Simmer with Potatoes: Add the chicken broth, potatoes, and browned beef to a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Make a Roux: In a separate skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and whisk in the flour. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes, or until bubbly. Add this roux to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to low.
- Add Cheese and Milk: Stir in the Velveeta cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce the fat content of the soup.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding the cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables, such as diced tomatoes or mushrooms.
- To make this soup in a slow cooker, brown the beef and sauté the vegetables first, then combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
