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Cheeseburger Soup

A creamy, savory soup loaded with ground beef, potatoes, and cheese, designed to mimic the flavors of a cheeseburger.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 pinch Salt and pepper for seasoning the beef
  • 1 tbsp Butter for sautéing vegetables
  • ¾ cup Onion diced (yellow or preferred type)
  • ¾ cup Celery diced
  • ¾ cup Carrots shredded
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • ~4 cups Potatoes cubed (approx. 3–4 potatoes; peeling is optional)
  • 3 cups Chicken broth
  • 4 tbsp Butter for the thickener
  • ¼ cup Flour
  • 1 ½ cups Whole milk or evaporated milk
  • ¾ tsp Salt plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese shredded (can use up to 2 cups)
  • ¼ cup Sour cream
  • Optional: Cooked bacon crumbles for topping

Instructions

  • Brown the Beef: In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, brown the ground beef. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper while cooking. Once browned, remove the beef and set it aside.
  • Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until softened. Stir in the dried parsley and basil.
  • Simmer: Add the cooked ground beef back into the pot, followed by the potatoes and chicken broth. Cover and cook on medium-low to medium heat for 10–13 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Note: You may want to add the ¾ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper at this stage to help the potatoes absorb more flavor.
  • Make the Thickener (Roux): While the soup simmers, melt 4 tbsp butter in a separate skillet over low to medium-low heat. Sprinkle in the flour and stir; cook for 4–5 minutes until it is a golden color.
  • Thicken the Soup: Add the butter and flour mixture directly to the soup and stir. Let it cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add Dairy: Turn the heat down to low. Stir in the milk, salt, and pepper (if you haven't added them already).
  • Finish: Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Finally, stir in the sour cream.
  • Serve: Top with crumbled bacon if desired.

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