Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup
Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup is a thick and hearty dish made with ground beef, vegetables, and cheese.
Equipment
- Calphalon Cookware Set
- Staub Cast Iron Skillet
- The Recipe Critic Measuring Cups
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- ¾ cup diced celery
- 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
Herbs and Spices
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon pepper
Dairy
- 2 cups Velveeta processed cheese cubed or shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
Fats
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
Liquid
- 3 cups chicken broth
Thickener
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Brown the ground beef in a 3-quart saucepan. Drain and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of butter, diced onion, shredded carrots, parsley flakes, basil, and celery. Cook until tender.
- Add the broth, potatoes, and beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- In a small skillet melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and stir in the flour. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in the cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.
Notes
Updated on December 3, 2019. Original Post on December 27, 2012.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 2144mgPotassium: 1356mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 3903IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 590mgIron: 4mg
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