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Cheeseburger Soup

This rich and creamy soup delivers everything you crave from a juicy cheeseburger, including savory beef, sweet onions, and melty cheddar cheese, simmered in a tasty broth with plenty of vegetables.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword cheeseburger, cheesy, ground beef, soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 410kcal
Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ pound lean ground beef I suggest at least 90% lean
  • 1 small yellow onion or ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef broth or chicken broth, regular or reduced-sodium
  • 1 pound potatoes about 3 medium, peeled if desired, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional and used for a thicker soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus more for serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley for serving optional

Instructions

  • Brown the beef in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
  • If necessary, drain away any fat.
  • Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
  • Add the garlic, dried parsley, ground mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the tomato paste.
  • Add the broth and potatoes and bring to simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, partially cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender (check by piercing the potatoes with a sharp knife).
  • If you’re using cornstarch for a thicker soup, in a small bowl, whisk together the half-and-half and cornstarch.
  • Add the mixture to the pan and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until thickened.
  • Reduce the heat to low, fold in the cheddar cheese, and stir until the cheese melts.
  • Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Top with fresh parsley (if using) and serve with extra cheddar cheese on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 1062mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5662IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 3mg