Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Cheeseburger soup is a creamy and delicious soup that combines the classic flavors of a cheeseburger into a comforting bowl of goodness. This soup can be made in a slow cooker, making it an easy and hassle-free meal to prepare. It can also be made healthier by using low-fat ingredients or substituting with keto-friendly options to make a low-carb or keto cheeseburger soup. This recipe typically includes ground beef, onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery, beef broth, and cheddar cheese, all cooked together to create a rich and savory soup. It's a perfect meal for a chilly day or any time you're craving the delicious taste of a cheeseburger in a warm and comforting soup form.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground beef/chicken/turkey
- 15g butter/ 1tbsp oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 medium-sized carrots
- 3pcs celery
- 1tsp dry basil
- 2tsp garlic salt
- 1 tbsp dry mustard
- 550g or 5pcs of potatoes (russet)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 400g of cheddar cheese or any melting cheese
- 3 medium cups of chicken broth or 2 tbsp of chicken base
- ½ pound/2 quarts water (if using chicken base)
- 1½ cups whole milk/full cream
- ½ cup of sour cream
- Fresh or ground pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Put the ground beef or any meat equivalent you want (either ground turkey, chicken, or bacon) in a medium pot.
- Cook over medium heat until it turns slightly brown. Then, drain to remove any liquid present. Keep it aside.
- Put a quarter quantity of butter in a large pot over medium heat and let it melt.
- Add the onions, carrot, celery, basil, and garlic salt. Stir and let it heat until tender, which should take about 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the veggies and stir evenly using a spatula.
- Add the potatoes, chicken broth or chicken base to the large pot containing the beef and veggies.
- When using the chicken base, stir properly, add the ¼ pound of water, and stir.
- Reduce to low heat and allow it to simmer with the pot covered until the potatoes are tender, which will take about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the rest of the butter to a skillet, let it melt, and add the flour. Whisk thoroughly until it’s evenly mixed.
- Cook and stir until it bubbles, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the milk in small quantities and stir.
- Keep stirring and adding the milk until the mixture is finely thinned out, ensuring no lumps are present.
- Add the cheese to the bechamel sauce and stir until it melts.
- Add the dry mustard and stir. This mixture can also be referred to as cheese sauce.
- Add the cheese sauce to the rest of the soup and allow it to boil.
- Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat, put in salt and pepper to taste, and stir.
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Notes
The last part of the soup is the toppings; this is optional, but it undoubtedly adds beauty and a rich taste to your soup. You’d need the following for the toppings:
- 1 bunch or 30g parsley or 1tsp dry parsley
- 10g Lettuce
- 2pcs fresh tomatoes
- 1pc pickle
After you dish your delicious soup in a bowl, put a small quantity of diced tomatoes and pickles, then sprinkle your lettuce and parsley. What a spectacular finish to add to your cheeseburger soup to its creamy, satisfying goodness.