Welcome — why cheeseburger soup is the ultimate weeknight hug
A rich, creamy, and flavorful soup that captures all the best parts of a classic cheeseburger in a cozy bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, shredded
2 stalks celery, diced
4 cups potatoes, diced
4 to 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup milk or half and half
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mustard or 1 tablespoon pickle brine
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: crumbled bacon, chopped pickles, green onions
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot, then drain excess fat.
2. Add diced onion, shredded carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
3. Stir in diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth; simmer until potatoes are tender.
4. In a separate pan, melt butter and whisk in the flour to make a roux; cook for 1 minute.
5. Stir the roux into the soup and mix until slightly thickened.
6. Add milk or half and half and heat gently without boiling.
7. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until smooth.
8. Season with salt, pepper, and mustard or pickle brine.
9. Serve warm topped with crumbled bacon, pickles, or green onions.
Notes
For extra cheeseburger flavor, add a splash of pickle brine.
Use cooked bacon or turkey bacon for topping.
Soup thickens as it cools — add broth to adjust consistency.
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