Description
Creamy cheeseburger soup delivers comfort from midwest kitchens with hearty beef and potato goodness. Home cooks savor rich flavors that bring warmth and satisfaction to family dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic until meat is fully cooked and browned.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a soup pot and add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and chicken broth; simmer on medium heat for 10-12 minutes until vegetables become tender.
- Create a smooth roux by whisking melted butter and flour together in a separate pan, gradually incorporating milk to develop a creamy base.
- Reduce heat and slowly blend the roux into the vegetable and meat mixture, stirring continuously to prevent lumping.
- Incorporate shredded cheese gradually, stirring until completely melted and the soup reaches a rich, velvety consistency.
- Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Ladle the hot cheeseburger soup into serving bowls, ensuring an even distribution of meat, vegetables, and creamy broth.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier soup base.
- Dice vegetables uniformly for consistent cooking and better texture throughout the soup.
- Consider using low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and enhance natural flavors.
- Swap regular milk with lactose-free or almond milk for dairy-sensitive individuals, maintaining creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg