Description
A warm and comforting soup that combines the rich flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a creamy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced pickles, sour cream, extra cheese, hot sauce
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the milk and shredded cheese, continuing to stir until cheese is melted and soup is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version or add extra veggies for more nutrition. This soup is also freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg