Cheeseburger Soup
Rich and flavorful, this soup is perfect for those times when you crave a hamburger and want to curl up with a warm bowl of soup at the same time.
Adapted from Taste of Home
Rich and flavorful, this soup is perfect for those times when you crave a hamburger and want to curl up with a warm bowl of soup at the same time.
Adapted from Taste of Home
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3/4 cups onion, chopped
- 3/4 cups carrots, shredded
- 3/4 cups celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 3/4 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
- 4 cups Velveeta cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink; drain and set aside.
In same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Add potatoes, ground beef and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes.
In a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly, 3-5 minutes. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook until cheese melts.
Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.
Serving Size 1 cup
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 27g42%
- Saturated Fat 15g75%
- Cholesterol 100mg34%
- Sodium 1421mg60%
- Total Carbohydrate 33g11%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 19g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.