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Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

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Cheeseburger Soup captures all your burger favorites in creamy bowl comfort. Ground beef, potatoes, and cheddar cheese mingle with classic seasonings for hearty weeknight bliss. Perfect cozy dinner for chilly nights and Pinterest comfort food boards.

Ingredients

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  • Soup Base:
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (shredded or diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 4 medium russet potatoes (peeled, ½” dice)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Roux & Finish:
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • Optional: chopped pickles, bacon bits

Instructions

  • 1. Brown ground beef in Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Add onion, carrots, celery. Sauté 5 mins until softened.
  • 2. Add garlic, basil, parsley, salt, pepper. Cook 1 min fragrant.
  • 3. Add potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to boil. Reduce to simmer, cover 12-15 mins until potatoes tender.
  • 4. Melt 3 tbsp butter in small skillet. Whisk in flour. Cook 3-4 mins until bubbly golden.
  • 5. Gradually whisk hot soup into roux. Return to pot. Simmer 2 mins thickening.
  • 6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk and cheddar until melted smooth.
  • 7. Remove heat. Stir in sour cream. Taste adjust seasoning.
  • 8. Serve hot with pickle relish and green onions.

Notes

  • Roux prevents grainy texture – cook until golden.
  • Sharp cheddar melts smoothest. Fresh grate blocks.
  • Potatoes absorb flavors overnight. Even better reheated.
  • Substitute half-and-half for richer mouthfeel.
  • Freezes 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
  • Make vegetarian: mushrooms + lentils replace beef.
  • Low carb: cauliflower + radishes for potatoes.
  • Serves 6 generously. Family favorite guaranteed.

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Keywords: cheeseburger soup, creamy burger soup, ground beef potato soup, comfort food soup, cheddar potato soup

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