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A bowl of cheeseburger soup with ground beef and potatoes with vegetables.

Easy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • For the Soup Base:
  • 1 lb 450g ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups 1 liter chicken or beef broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp mustard powder optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For Garnish:
  • Crumbled bacon
  • Chopped green onions
  • Extra shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Ground Beef
    In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain any excess grease.
  • Sauté the Vegetables
    In the same pot, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Simmer the Soup
    Add the cubed potatoes and pour in the chicken or beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Prepare the Cheese Sauce
    In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and mustard powder to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened. Reduce heat and slowly add the shredded cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Combine Everything
    Add the cooked ground beef back into the pot with the vegetables. Stir in the cheese sauce. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve and Garnish
    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and extra cheddar cheese.