Cheeseburger Soup
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
- 1-1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Reviews
This recipe is popular for very valid reasons. I doubled it and fed my family of 5, ages 55 to 12, some of them VERY picky eaters, and EVERYONE loved it. Even the leftovers were consumed. It is simple to make. The ingredients are readily available. I have to admit it isn't the healthiest dish I make. But every once in awhile, for us, consuming things like this in moderation is the key. For my family this fits the comfort food category.
I enjoy learning from other people who really can cook, unlike me, just following recipes. I have learned a lot from people who find a recipe and alter it before even trying it. I have tried to do that here. I substituted chicken for the beef, margarine for the butter, used a no-salt version of chicken broth, cornstarch for the flour, tofu for the Velveeta, skim milk instead of whole, did not add any salt, and used cultured buttermilk instead of sour cream. My family has decided that I can have it all to myself. It's their loss. Thank you for this recipe.
I made this tonight! I did change it up a little bit though! I omitted the carrots, and the roux used to thicken the soup. When a soup has lots of cheese like this one does a roux to thicken things isnt really necessary in my opinion. I added a little bit of dill weed as well, which gave it a little kick. My boyfriend had picked out a hickory smoked bourbon gouda that he decided he wasnt a fan of after I already sliced some for his lunch, so I threw that in there too! We're definitely going to be making it again :)
Really enjoyed making this. I followed the recipe exactly as is and we are very happy with how well it turned out. We will be making this again . thank you for sharing your recipe.
I've made this twice now. The first time according to recipe but used real WI cheese. Don't do celery because my daughter doesn't like it. The second time, I added more hamburger, a bit of minced garlic and a lot more grated sharp cheddar. We love it!
I have made a version of this for years. It is a family favorite and I have served it to company and the also loved it. It's a fast and easy recipe to make and I always make e.ougj for leftovers
LOVE IT!! Pretty much followed the directions except I used the white queso Velveeta instead of the regular. My husband went back for 3rds! My daughter (who hates cheeseburgers) loved it and said that she wants it again and again. I'm from Wisconsin as well so this super cheesy soup is right up my ally! Thanks so much for sharing it with us Shawhan!
This soup was so easy to make and I had most of the ingredients on hand. I changed a few things only because of what I had on hand. I used 1 pound of ground beef instead of a half pound. I used 3 cups of potatoes instead of 4 cups. And I used beef broth instead of chicken broth. I made bread bowls to serve the soup in. My husband, sister and 5 year old niece loved this soup.
I absolutely loved this soup. So easy to make and it contains ingredients I typically have on hand. I did use a full pound of ground beef but didn't change anything else. Delicious!
I am not a big soup fan, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this soup! It takes a little time to prepare, but it is so very worth every minute!