Cheeseburger Soup (Print-Friendly Version)
A creamy blend of beef, potatoes, and veggies for a snug meal.
# Ingredients List:
→ Meat
01 -
1 pound ground beef
→ Veggies and Herbs
02 -
2 ½ cups peeled and chopped potatoes
03 -
2 cloves garlic, smashed
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1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
05 -
1 teaspoon dried basil
06 -
half cup diced celery
07 -
¾ cup shredded carrots
08 -
¾ cup chopped onion
→ Dairy
09 -
2 tablespoons butter, split
10 -
12 ounces cubed pepper jack Velveeta
11 -
1 ½ cups milk
12 -
¼ cup sour cream
→ Liquids
13 -
3 cups chicken broth
→ Dry Items
14 -
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (gluten-free works too)
15 -
¾ teaspoon salt
16 -
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Heat a saucepan that holds 3 quarts over medium-high. Brown the ground beef till no longer pink. Drain the fat and set the beef aside.
02 -
In the same pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Toss in onion, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley. Cook until the veggies are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until it smells great.
03 -
Return browned beef to the pan. Pour in chicken broth and add the chopped potatoes. Bring everything to a boil, then cover, turn heat down, and let it cook gently for 10 to 12 minutes till potatoes are soft.
04 -
In a small skillet, melt the leftover butter. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring until bubbly. Pour this mix into the simmering soup, bring it back to a boil, and cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
05 -
Drop the heat to low. Mix in the cubed cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly until the cheese melts all the way. Take the pot off the heat and swirl in sour cream until smooth.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Try swapping chicken broth for beef broth for a richer taste. You can add corn or green beans if you want. Sharp cheddar works fine instead of pepper jack Velveeta. To make the soup thicker, mash some potatoes before mixing in cheese and milk. Top it off with chopped green onions or bacon bits for extra flavor.