Cheeseburger Soup
Cheeseburgers are an all-American favorite, and this Cheeseburger Soup brings that same familiar comfort to a warm bowl you can have on the table fast. It has all the cozy, hearty flavor you expect without a long cooking time, making it ideal for quick dinners or weeknights when you want something filling without extra work.
This hearty Cheeseburger Soup tastes like a classic cheeseburger turned into a creamy, savory bowl of comfort. Beyond the burger basics we’ve bulked up this soup with chopped potatoes and shredded carrots so it’s practically everything you need or want for dinner. Add a load of bread or garlic toast and dinner is done.
When time is short but you still want a homemade dinner, this recipe makes the most of a brief cooking window. It comes together quickly, uses simple ingredients, and delivers big comfort.
A lot of the ingredients here are pantry items and things we all keep on hand. Make sure to add the ingredients you don’t have on hand to your shopping list so you’re ready to roll when dinner times comes around!
- ground beef-see substitutions below
- yellow onion
- shredded carrots
- butter
- all purpose flour
- garlic
- chicken broth
- milk
- russet potatoes
- salt
- pepper
- basil
- parsley
- cream cheese
- shredded cheddar cheese
Use ground turkey or a mix of turkey and beef to stretch the meat while keeping flavor. Ground pork works well too.
If you want to bulk it up, add up to a cup of cooked lentils; blend them with a stick blender for a smoother texture before stirring them in.
Toppings You Can Add, Or Not
A few simple toppings turn this into a fun, build-your-own bowl.
- dill relish
- sweet relish
- chopped pickles
- shredded lettuce
- shredded cheese
- bacon bits
- any other favorite burger toppings
Got Leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. The soup will thicken, so add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.
Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion chopped
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 4 russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp basil
- 1 tsp parsley
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a pot and cook breaking it up until browned
- Drain the grease and remove the beef from the pot then set aside
- Add the butter to the pot and heat until melted
- Add the onion and shredded carrots and cook over medium high heat until softened
- Add the garlic and flour and stir to combine cooking for 1 to 2 minutes
- Pour in the chicken broth and milk and stir well
- Add the salt pepper basil parsley and chopped potatoes
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender
- Reduce heat to low or turn it off completely
- Add the cream cheese and shredded cheddar and stir until fully melted
- Add the cooked ground beef back to the pot and stir to combine
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings
Notes
- Top with chopped pickles shredded lettuce extra cheese dill relish or any burger toppings you love
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
