Description
Cheeseburger Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that combines all the classic flavors of a cheeseburger in a comforting bowl. This soup is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with ground beef, potatoes, and a blend of delicious seasonings.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Soup Base:
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed (cheddar can also be used)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
Garnish:
- 4 slices bacon
- Shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a saucepan, brown the ground beef or turkey. Drain and set aside.
- Saute Vegetables: In the same saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and saute onion, celery, and parsley flakes until tender.
- Add Ingredients: Add broth, potatoes, diced tomatoes, and cooked beef to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Prepare Roux: Cook bacon in a frying pan, then set aside. In the same pan, melt remaining butter, add flour, and cook until bubbly. Add to the soup and cook until thickened.
- Add Cheese and Milk: Stir in cheese and milk until melted. Blend in sour cream.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
