Cheeseburger Soup
A creamy, hearty soup made with extra lean ground beef, tender potatoes, and a medley of veggies, all the comforting flavors of a cheeseburger in a cozy bowl.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup onion finely diced
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup celery finely diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 cups potatoes cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups extra sharp cheddar shredded
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt one tablespoon over butter over medium heat. Add ground beef, onions, carrots, & celery. Cook & crumble until ground beef is browned.
- Add basil & parsley & stir until incorporated with the beef.
- Add potatoes & broth. Bring to a boil & then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until potatoes are fork tender.
- In a small saucepan, melt the remaining three tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add flour & whisk until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in milk and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Stir cheese sauce into the soup, stirring constantly. Bring soup to a boil & then reduce heat to low & stir in shredded cheese a little at a time until melted.
- Add sour cream & stir until incorporated & soup is heated through.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
Optional toppings: bacon crumbles, green onion, sour cream, croutons.