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Creamy cheeseburger soup with melted cheddar and ground beef in a rustic bowl.

Easy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

This creamy and hearty Cheeseburger Soup combines seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, veggies, and melted cheese for the perfect cozy comfort meal. Easy to make, family-friendly, and packed with classic cheeseburger flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 425 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour for thickening

Optional Add-Ins

  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • ¼ cup cooked macaroni for cheeseburger macaroni soup style
  • ½ cup heavy cream for extra creaminess

Keto Variation Ingredients

  • Replace potatoes with 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • Replace flour with 1 tablespoon xanthan gum
  • Use heavy cream instead of milk

Instructions
 

Cook the Beef:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Sauté Veggies:

  • Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 3–4 minutes until veggies soften.

Add Potatoes & Seasonings:

  • Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.

Add Broth & Simmer:

  • Pour in the chicken broth. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Make the Roux:

  • In a separate small pan, melt butter, then whisk in flour to form a paste. Cook for 1 minute and stir into the soup to thicken.

Add Milk & Cheese:

  • Pour in milk and slowly stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Finish With Sour Cream:

  • Stir in sour cream for added richness.

Taste & Adjust:

  • Add more salt, pepper, or cheese if desired.

Serve:

  • Ladle into bowls and serve warm with fresh bread, croutons, or a side salad.

Notes

  • Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup:
    Brown the beef first, then transfer all ingredients (except cheese, milk, sour cream) to slow cooker; cook 6 hours on LOW. Add dairy during final 20 minutes.
  • Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup:
    Add ¼–½ cup cooked elbow macaroni before serving.
  • Keto Cheeseburger Soup Modification:
    Replace potatoes with cauliflower and use heavy cream.
  • Make It Spicy:
    Add diced jalapeños or chili flakes.