Cheeseburger Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Cheeseburger Soup, a creamy and indulgent soup that combines the comfort of a classic diner cheeseburger with hearty vegetables. Ready in just under an hour, it's the perfect soul-warming dish for any day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 pound cubed potatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 to 16 ounces Velveeta
- 1-1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Beef Preparation: Begin by cooking the ground beef in a large saucepan over medium heat until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Once done, drain the beef and set it aside.
- Vegetable Sauté: Continue in the same pan by melting 1 tablespoon of butter. Add in the onion, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley, sautéing until these vegetables soften, roughly 10 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Now introduce the potatoes, chicken broth, and previously cooked beef to the pan. Allow the mixture to reach a boil, then simmer with a cover until the potatoes are soft, about 10-12 minutes.
- Roux Creation: While the soup simmers, melt the remaining butter in a different small skillet and whisk in the flour until the mixture bubbles and thickens, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Thicken Soup: Add this flour mixture to your simmering soup, bringing it to a boil while stirring for another 2 minutes until thickened.
- Cheese and Seasoning: Lower the heat and blend in the cheese, milk, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese is completely melted into the soup.
- Sour Cream Mix-In: Once off the heat, stir in the sour cream for a creamy texture. Serve with optional garnishes such as onion rings and green onions for added flavor and crunch.