Recipe for Cheeseburger Soup
Hearty and comforting, this cheeseburger soup is a breeze to make and will have everyone asking for another bowl.
Servings: 6
Calories: 808kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided into 1 tablespoon and 3 tablespoons
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- ¾ cup carrots, shredded
- ¾ cup celery, diced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups)
- 3 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1½ cups milk, 2%
- ¼ cup sour cream, full fat
Instructions
- In a 12-inch frying pan, thoroughly cook the ground beef. Drain the fat and set aside for now.
- In a large 5-quart pot with 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat, sauté the onion, carrots, and diced celery with the Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper until onions have softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the beef, potatoes, and chicken broth to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate small frying pan, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat and stir in the flour until it starts to bubble, 2 minutes. Then add this mixture to the soup, stirring well to mix.
- Stir in the cheese until fully melted.
- Add the milk and bring the soup back to a simmer. Then stir in sour cream until well mixed.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
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Notes
- You’ll definitely want to drain the excess grease off the ground beef after cooking. You can make this step easier by using lean ground beef.
- You could also freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers to make it easy to reheat and serve for a quick lunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 808kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1403mg | Potassium: 1357mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3890IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 700mg | Iron: 4mg