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Close-up of a hearty, creamy cheeseburger soup with potatoes, ground meat, and carrots in a dark Dutch oven, garnished with fresh herbs.
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Hearty Delicious Cheeseburger Soup

A warm, comforting, creamy cheeseburger‑inspired soup featuring seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, hearty potatoes, and melty cheese — perfect for chilly evenings and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb ground beef (lean) cooked to 160°F
  • 3/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
  • 3/4 cup celery, diced
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp butter (divided)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced about 1¾ lb
  • 1/4 cup all‑purpose flour
  • 12 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups milk plain, unflavored
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • Small skillet
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium‑high heat; drain excess grease and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chopped onion, shredded carrots, diced celery, dried basil, and parsley. Sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Return cooked ground beef to the pot. Add chicken broth and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10–12 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour and cook for 3–5 minutes to make a roux.
  5. Add the roux to the soup, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes to thicken.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Add cubed Velveeta, milk, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cook and stir until cheese is completely melted and the soup is creamy.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until fully blended. Serve warm.

Notes

This hearty cheeseburger soup delivers creamy, cheesy comfort with the classic savory flavors of a cheeseburger in every spoonful. It’s customizable with toppings like shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, or green onions. Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}