Description
Hearty and comforting, this cheeseburger soup is a delicious twist on a classic burger, packed with savory flavors and creamy goodness. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- ¾ cup carrots, shredded
- ¾ cup celery, diced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups)
- 3 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1½ cups milk, 2%
- ¼ cup sour cream, full fat
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a 12-inch frying pan, thoroughly cook the ground beef. Drain the fat and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery with seasonings until onions have softened.
- Add Ingredients: Add beef, potatoes, and chicken broth to the pot. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Make Roux: Melt butter, stir in flour, and add to the soup.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in shredded cheese until fully melted.
- Finish Soup: Add milk and sour cream, simmer briefly, then serve hot.
Notes
- Drain excess grease off the ground beef after cooking.
- Freeze individual portions for quick reheating and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 808kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1403mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 164mg
