Description
Cozy, creamy, and loaded with hearty flavor, this Homemade Cheeseburger Soup brings all the savory goodness of a cheeseburger straight to your bowl. It’s perfect for quick dinners, cold weather comfort food, and family-friendly meals. This rich and cheesy soup is packed with ground beef, tender potatoes, vegetables, and sharp cheddar, topped with crispy bacon for that extra indulgent bite. Whether you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, weeknight comfort food, or a kid-approved recipe, this one checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain and set aside.
2. In the same pot, melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (5–7 minutes).
3. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
4. Slowly add chicken broth, stirring constantly. Add potatoes and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
6. Return beef to the pot and simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Lower heat, stir in milk and cream, then gradually add shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Stir until cheese melts and soup is creamy.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot, garnished with bacon, cheese, and green onions.
Notes
Shred your own cheese for smoother melting.
Add dairy slowly and keep heat low to avoid curdling.
Soup thickens as it sits—add broth or milk to loosen when reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cheeseburger soup, easy dinner, comfort food, quick dinner, hearty soup