Hearty and comforting, this cheeseburger soup is a breeze to make and will have everyone asking for another bowl. If you have tried this out before please leave a comment below Also give one of the other soup recipes a try by clicking the top button at top of the page or from main menu clicking the link. Stuffed Pepper Soup Also take and try this or any of the other soupsor chili recipes on the website in a bread bowl Bread Bowl Recipe
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided into 1 tablespoon and 3 tablespoons
1 medium white onion, diced
¾ cup carrots, shredded
¾ cup celery, diced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups)
3 cups chicken broth, low sodium
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1½ cups milk, 2%
¼ cup sour cream, full fat
Instructions
In a 12-inch frying pan, thoroughly cook the ground beef. Drain the fat and set aside for now.
In a large 5-quart pot with 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat, sauté the onion, carrots, and diced celery with the Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper until onions have softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the beef, potatoes, and chicken broth to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
In a separate small frying pan, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat and stir in the flour until it starts to bubble, 2 minutes. Then add this mixture to the soup, stirring well to mix.
Stir in the cheese until fully melted.
Add the milk and bring the soup back to a simmer. Then stir in sour cream until well mixed.
Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
You’ll definitely want to drain the excess grease off the ground beef after cooking. You can make this step easier by using lean ground beef.
You could also freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers to make it easy to reheat and serve for a quick lunch.
