Description
Hearty cheeseburger soup blends midwest comfort with savory flavors of classic burger ingredients. Rich, creamy broth filled with ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheese rewards hungry diners with pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken or beef broth
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 2 cups (240 g) potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 medium potatoes)
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded carrots
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Crumbled bacon (optional)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Extra shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, draining excess fat, then set aside.
- Aromatic Base: Melt butter in the same pot, sauté onions until translucent, then quickly add garlic to release its fragrant notes.
- Vegetable Integration: Combine potatoes and carrots with the aromatic mixture, pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until vegetables reach tender perfection.
- Thickening Process: Whisk flour and milk into a smooth liaison, gradually incorporate into the simmering soup while stirring to prevent clumping.
- Creamy Transformation: Blend remaining milk into the soup, maintaining low heat until the liquid achieves a velvety consistency.
- Cheese Infusion: Introduce shredded cheese, stirring until completely melted, then reunite the reserved ground beef throughout the mixture.
- Final Touches: Remove from heat, gently fold in sour cream, and season with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Serving Presentation: Ladle into bowls, garnish with optional toppings like bacon bits, green onions, or additional cheese, and serve alongside crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
- Prevent Meat Clumping: Break ground beef into small, uniform pieces while searing to ensure even browning and prevent large, tough chunks.
- Control Soup Thickness: Adjust flour-milk mixture gradually to achieve desired soup consistency; add more liquid if too thick or simmer longer to reduce.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Remove pot from direct heat when adding cheese to prevent separation and maintain smooth, creamy texture.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Substitute potatoes with cauliflower or turnips for a lower-carbohydrate version without compromising the soup’s rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg