This Cheeseburger Soup is an easy, delicious comfort food recipe perfect for any night of the week. Hearty ground beef, potatoes and veggies are cooked in creamy, cheesy soup for a fun version of an American Classic.
Why You Will Love This Cheeseburger Soup
- FULL OF RICH FLAVORS – Cheeseburger soup is packed with savory flavors reminiscent of a classic cheeseburger, if you are a fan of classic comfort food, this recipe is for y0u! And if you are craving a cheeseburger but are on a low carb diet, you’ll love this!
- CUSTOMIZABLE – This soup is highly versatile and can be customized to suit individual tastes, preferences and diets. From adjusting the level of seasoning to adding extra toppings like shredded cheese, bacon bits, or chopped tomatoes, there are countless ways to personalize the soup to create a version that’s perfect for you. Read below for some inspiration.
- TOTALLY NOSTALGIC IN THE BEST WAY! – Who doesn’t have a soft spot for a good cheeseburger? Cheeseburger soup taps into this nostalgic appeal by recreating the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a cozy and comforting soup.
- EASY TO PREPARE – With simple, common pantry staples as ingredients, minutes to prepare and only using one pot, this recipe is so easy to make and clean up!
Cheeseburger Soup Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to get started:
- GROUND BEEF – We used 80/20 lean ground beef. But you can use Ground Sirloin if you want a leaner soup. Or even substitute for ground chicken or ground turkey.
- ONION – Finely chopped. We like using a yellow onion for it’s sweeter, milder flavors.
- CARROT – Peeled and finely chopped.
- CELERY STALK – Finely chopped.
- GARLIC – We recommend fresh, minced garlic. But you can use the stuff in a jar if that is all you have.
- RUSSET POTATOES – Peeled and finely chopped.
- CHICKEN BROTH – Y0u can substitute with beef broth for a bit of a richer soup.
- VELVEETA CHEESE – Cubed.
- MILK – We used 2% milk. You can use whole milk or even half and half to make this soup even creamier. We don’t recommend anything leaner that 2% milk or you just won’t get that creamy texture.
- CORNSTARCH SLURRY – Equal parts cornstarch and water. This will thicken your soup up.
- SALT AND PEPPER – To taste.
How To Make Cheeseburger Soup
- Brown the ground beef with the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in a large stockpot or Dutch oven.
- When the meat is cooked through, stir in the potatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- When the potatoes are fork-tender, stir in the Velveeta, milk, and cornstarch slurry. Continue simmering another 10 minutes, until the soup has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Storage, Leftovers and Freezing
Store leftovers in your refrigerator in an airtight container. Leftovers should be good for about 4 days. You can reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over a medium low heat. Stir until heated up.
I wouldn’t freeze this soup. With the creamy broth, I don’t think it would thaw very well.
Notes, Tips and FAQs
- DO YOU NEED TO USE VELVEETA CHEESE FOR CHEESEBURGER SOUP? – No. You can use any “meltable” cheese in this recipe. Shredded sharp cheddar cheese, Swiss or even Pepper Jack for a little kick would work. But Velveeta Cheese gives this soup that nostalgic classic Cheeseburger feel.
- DRAIN THE GREASE – Be sure to drain the grease after browning the meat.
- ADDITIONS – Feel free to add some crispy, cooked bacon to this soup or even just some bacon bits. Or add mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli or cauliflower.
- TOPPINGS – Top with some diced tomatoes, diced onions, croutons, parsley, green onions or some slices of dill pickles. Or drizzle some sour cream over the top.
- WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHEESEBURGER SOUP – This soup would be great with some nice, crusty bread to dip into it. Or lighten things up with a nice, fresh side salad.
We hope you enjoy this delicious easy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe. We’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.
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Cheeseburger Soup
Servings 6 people
This Cheeseburger Soup is an easy, delicious comfort food recipe perfect for any night of the week. Hearty ground beef, potatoes and veggies are cooked in creamy, cheesy soup for a fun version of an American Classic.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 12 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup cold water
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef with the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in a large stockpot or Dutch oven.
- When the meat is cooked through, drain grease and stir in the potatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- When the potatoes are fork-tender, stir in the Velveeta, milk, and cornstarch slurry. Continue simmering another 10 minutes, until the soup has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal
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