Love a thick, hearty soup? Try my easy Cabbage Roll Soup, this Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup or this Chicken Pot Pie Soup next! If you know me, you know I’ve been waiting for the return of soup season since the end of last year’s soup season. (I’m not kidding.) I love soup (much to my kids’ dismay — although they’re coming around!). And anything thick, chunky, and creamy goes right at the top of the list. This Cheeseburger Soup is all of those things plus the great flavors of a cheeseburger. I first made Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup a couple years back, so I decided to develop a stovetop version. It’s so quick, so simple, and so delicious! If you love creamy soups as much as I do, check out this White Lasagna Soup, this Zuppa Toscana Soup or this Potato Soup.
Ingredients Needed:
Ground Beef: I use lean ground beef so it’s not too greasy. Veggies: the classic combination of onion, carrot, and celery creates a flavor base for the soup and adds texture. Garlic: I recommend freshly minced garlic for the best texture. Seasonings: we’re taking the flavor up a notch with a combination of salt, dried parsley, ground mustard, and black pepper. Broth: either chicken or beef broth will work. I prefer to use low sodium broth. If you use regular, you may need to lessen the salt you add. Potatoes: just use your favorite variety of potato. Be sure to cut them into 1/2″ cubes so they cook quickly and evenly. Cream and Cornstarch: make up a slurry which creates a thicker, creamier soup. Cheese: shredded cheddar of course!
How to Make Cheeseburger Soup
You’ll find the detailed recipe down in the recipe card!
How to Make Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
Cheeseburger soup is super easy to make in the slow cooker too! Start by browning the beef separately. Once browned, combine that in the crockpot with all the other ingredients except the cream, cornstarch, and cheese. Cook on low for 8 hours, then add in the remaining ingredients and serve! For more specific instructions, check out my Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup!
Tips and Notes
Use lean ground beef. I like to use lean meat to keep the greasiness level low. If all you have is fattier ground beef, you may need to drain the grease off after cooking. Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheeses contain an anti-caking agent that affects the texture of the melted cheese. If you have time, shred your own! Melt the cheese on low. The higher the heat, the higher the chance of clumps. I recommend keeping the heat low while you add in the cheese so it’s nice and creamy. The soup will thicken as it cools, so if you need to add in extra broth or cream, feel free.
Variations
Add other veggies. Feel free to sauté other veggies along with the carrot, celery, and onion. Try mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, you name it. Use another meat. Swap the ground beef out for ground chicken, ground turkey, or Italian sausage Lighten it up. You can lighten things up by swapping the potatoes for cauliflower, using low-fat cheese, using ground turkey instead of beef, or using low fat milk. Try other toppings. Any of your favorite burger toppings will work. Try bacon bits, sour cream, pickles, or even croutons as the “bun”.
Serving Suggestions
This Cheeseburger Soup is great on its own, but it can also be served alongside your favorite side dishes. Enjoy it next to a big chunk of crusty bread, French Fries or onion rings, Roasted Green Beans with Bacon, or even Coleslaw.
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