Cheeseburger Soup
A hearty, creamy soup combining ground beef, tender vegetables, and sharp cheddar in a rich, glossy broth that captures all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 3 medium carrots chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 0.5 cup half-and-half
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded, first addition
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded, second addition
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large pot over medium and brown the ground beef until no pink remains, about 5 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion, chopped celery, and chopped carrots; cook until veggies soften and edges turn golden, about 5 minutes.
Cooking
- Stir in minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, thyme, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir constantly until it forms a light paste, about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits; bring to a gentle simmer and let thicken for 3 minutes.
- Pour in milk and half-and-half; return to a gentle simmer until steam begins to rise.
- Stir in 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar until melted and silky smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 0.5 cup shredded cheddar until fully incorporated.
Notes
To keep your cheeseburger soup extra creamy, shred the cheddar finely so it melts smoothly.
Leftovers tend to thicken in the fridge; stir in a splash of beef broth when reheating to restore the silky texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 250gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12g
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