Description
This Delicious Cheeseburger Soup is creamy, hearty, and packed with all your favorite burger flavors! Juicy ground beef, tender potatoes, and melty cheese come together for the ultimate cozy comfort food meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
**For the Soup Base**
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 small onion, diced
1 carrot, shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
**Optional Toppings**
Chopped bacon
Green onions
Extra shredded cheese
Croutons or toasted burger buns
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
2. Add onion, carrot, and garlic. Sauté 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften.
3. Stir in diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
4. Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. In a small bowl, whisk flour into milk until smooth. Slowly pour the mixture into the soup, stirring constantly.
6. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
7. Remove from heat, stir in shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning.
9. Serve hot, topped with bacon, green onions, or extra cheese — comfort food perfection!
Notes
Make it extra rich by using half-and-half instead of milk.
Swap ground beef for ground turkey or sausage for a twist.
Add diced pickles or mustard for a fun cheeseburger flair!
Leftovers reheat beautifully — add a splash of milk before reheating to maintain creaminess.