Description
Easy Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines all the delicious flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a creamy, hearty bowl. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this soup is rich in ground beef, fresh vegetables, and melty cheese. With its quick preparation time of under an hour, you can enjoy a warm and filling meal even on the busiest weeknights. Top it off with crispy onion rings or crumbled bacon for an extra touch, making this dish a hit for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound ground beef
- ¾ cup diced carrots
- ¾ cup diced celery
- ¾ cup diced onion
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 to 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1½ cups whole milk
- Optional garnishes: onion rings, green onions, crumbled bacon
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- In the same pot, sauté carrots, celery, and onion in butter for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and mix with flour; stir into the soup to thicken.
- Lower heat and add Velveeta cheese, milk, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese is melted smoothly.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg