Easy Cheeseburger Soup
For a hearty and delicious meal that's quick to make, try our our recipe for easy cheeseburger soup. Perfect for a cozy night in.
Servings: 8
Calories: 493kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- ¾ cup chopped celery
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups cubed potatoes peeled
- 4 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 can evaporated milk 12 ounces
- 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream optional
Instructions
- Add ground beef, onion, carrots, and celery to a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbled. Drain off any fat.
- Add in all of the seasonings.
- Then add the potatoes and stock. and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Whisk the cornstarch into the evaporated milk until smooth.
- Then drizzle the milk slowly into the soup, stirring constantly.
- With the burner still on low, continue to cook and stir while the soup thickens. Add the cheese, a handful at a time, stirring between each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream if you'd like to add it.
- Then serve in bowls and garnish with homemade croutons and freshly snipped parsley.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Beef broth works as well.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 1021mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2661IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 462mg | Iron: 3mg