Description
This Cheeseburger Soup recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger in a warm, creamy soup. Perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Soup Base:
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cheese Mixture:
- 3 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed (cheddar can also be used)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
Garnish:
- 4 slices bacon
- Shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a saucepan, brown the ground beef. Drain and set aside.
- Saute Vegetables: In the same saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and saute onion, celery, and parsley flakes until tender.
- Cook Soup Base: Add broth, potatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Prepare Roux: Cook bacon in a frying pan, set aside. In the same pan, add remaining butter and flour. Cook and stir until bubbly. Add to the soup, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Cheese Mixture: Stir in cheese and milk until melted. Blend in 2 tablespoons of sour cream.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this soup by adding your favorite cheese or toppings like pickles or jalapenos.
- For a lighter version, use lean ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
