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An overhead shot of a pot of hearty ground beef cheeseburger soup, showing its rich and thick consistency before serving.

Cheeseburger Soup: The Ultimate Creamy & Comforting Recipe

This Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food! A thick, creamy, and cheesy soup loaded with seasoned ground beef and tender potatoes. It's an easy one-pot meal that tastes just like a classic cheeseburger in a bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef 85/15 recommended
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1.5 lbs Russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • Cooked bacon crumbles
  • Diced dill pickles
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch oven or soup pot
  • 1 Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • 1 Ladle

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, cook the ground beef with the diced onion over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess grease. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in the beef broth. Add the diced potatoes, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in the milk and heavy cream. Heat gently, but do not boil.
  5. Add the shredded cheese in handfuls, stirring until smooth and melted between each addition.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, topped with your favorite cheeseburger garnishes.

Notes

Grate your own cheese for the best results; pre-shredded cheese can make the soup grainy.
Do not let the soup boil after adding the milk, cream, or cheese, as it can cause curdling.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.