Cheeseburger Soup

Name: Cheeseburger Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup shredded carrots; 3/4 cup diced celery; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1-3/4 pounds (about 4 cups) cubed peeled potatoes; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 to 4 cups shredded Velveeta process cheese; 1-1/2 cups whole milk; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup sour cream

A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn't share its recipe with me. So I developed my own, modifying a recipe for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American treat turned out. —Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1-3/4 pounds (about 4 cups) cubed peeled potatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 to 4 cups shredded Velveeta process cheese
1-1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

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.
Meanwhile, 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.

Test Kitchen tips

Save on prep time by using frozen cubed hash brown potatoes in place of fresh.

To prevent soup from curdling, remove from the heat before adding sour cream.

Go all out! Serve in bread bowls with condiment skewers; try cocktail onions and mini pickles.

More hearty recipes for people who love cheeseburgers.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 450 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 1421mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

Originally published as Cheeseburger Soup in Taste of Home October/November 1996

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Marti

Mar 14, 2019

Delicious! Love it! Can it be frozen? I didn't think so.
Steven

Mar 9, 2019

1/4 cup sour cream
rosec1933

Mar 8, 2019

I was wondering if this soup can go in a crockpot?
kay30125

Mar 5, 2019

Can anyone tell me how much sour cream? I've looked and can't find it in the list. I guess my seeing eye dog needs a seeing eye dog.
Jarridd

Mar 5, 2019

It tastes amazing and I have made it for family dinner for about three times and my family has loved it every time.
Constance Marie

Mar 2, 2019

My husband gave this 5 stars. I made a double recipe and I changed it a bit. It went against my cooking history to leave the ground beef with no seasoning, so I added a little garlic powder when frying and then a little salt after frying. Then I used cheddar cheese instead of Velveeta Cheese. Next time, I will use a cup or two more cheese. I will definitely be making this in the future.
aubrey

Feb 22, 2019

This Recipe is RE- kick starting my LUV for soups..based upon what I just read.. My mouth is really watering for this ONE..
mygael

Feb 9, 2019

Really enjoyed this, changed the cheese to cheddar and used 1% milk. Hubby really liked this. Will be definitely be making again.
bicktasw

Feb 8, 2019

Wow!!! I can see how this recipe got so many good reviews!! My neighbor made this soup and shared it with me. She followed the directions exactly ...... and I'm glad she did! I found this soup to me rich and flavorful with a nice consistency ...... and adding the sour cream at the end gives it a smooth and creamy texture. When I make this soup I just might add some cooked and crumbled bacon ..... other than that..... it's perfect!!
marybrehm

Feb 7, 2019

Made as directed. It was good, but not exceptional. I thought with all the 5 star reviews it would be better. Hubby loved it!