🍔🧀 Cheeseburger Soup – Creamy & Comforting 🍲

A hearty, cheesy soup loaded with beef, potatoes, and veggies—like a cheeseburger in a bowl!

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter, divided
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup shredded carrots
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 4 cups cubed potatoes
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

1. Sauté Ingredients: Melt 1 tbsp butter in large pot. Add beef, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until beef is browned.
2. Add Seasoning & Potatoes: Stir in basil and parsley. Add potatoes and broth. Bring to boil, then simmer 10–12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
3. Prepare Sauce: In saucepan, melt remaining 3 tbsp butter. Whisk in flour for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
4. Combine: Stir sauce into soup pot. Bring to gentle boil, then reduce to simmer.
5. Add Cheese & Sour Cream: Stir in Cheddar until melted. Add sour cream and heat through.
6. Serve: Ladle into bowls. Garnish with bacon, extra cheese, or green onions if desired.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~45 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Kcal: ~380 kcal per serving

✨ Rich, creamy, and comforting—this cheeseburger soup is perfect for cozy nights in!