This cheeseburger soup is a thick, hearty and cheesy soup made with ground beef, carrots, celery and tender potatoes. The classic cheeseburger taste is a family favorite!

Cheeseburger soup in white bowl with cheese on top.

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Easy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

This cheeseburger soup recipe is perfect when you crave a juicy hamburger patty but don’t want to fire up the grill in the winter! It’s a fun take on the perfect cheeseburger and fries combo and is a comforting dish for colder weather.

I had a big bag of potatoes to use up last month and was trying to get creative with them, so I decided to make this cheeseburger soup as a fun twist on my potato soup. I even snuck in extra veggies and my kids gobbled it right up. That’s a win in my book!

Reasons to Love It

  • One pot in 30-minutes. Only 30 minutes in one pot from start to finish! Now that’s a meal I can get behind.
  • Family friendly. This soup is the perfect way to use up those extra veggies sitting in the fridge. My husband and kids love it (even the picky ones!)
  • Comfort dish. This soup is hearty, creamy and the ultimate comfort food just like broccoli cheese soup. We love to serve it with fresh dinner rolls or french bread.

Recipe Ingredients

Chopped vegetables on cutting board.
  • Hamburger: I always use lean ground beef but ground turkey could be used.
  • Butter and flour: Used for sauteing and thickening.
  • Vegetables: Shredded carrots, diced celery and onion.
  • Chicken broth: To flavor and thin the soup.
  • Yukon potatoes: I love the soft buttery taste of Yukon Gold potatoes, but peeled and chopped Russet potatoes work, too.
  • Seasonings: Dried parsley, minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cheese: I used shredded sharp cheddar cheese but you can use Velveeta if you would like.
  • Sour cream: While optional, this adds extra creaminess to the soup that is delicious.

How to Make Cheeseburger Soup

Making cheeseburger soup in a blue pot.
  • Cook hamburger. Brown the beef over medium heat in a large skillet. Drain the grease, then set meat in a bowl.
  • Add in veggies. Add butter, onions, carrots and celery to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Then add garlic and sprinkle flour on top. Cook for 1 more minute.
  • Let simmer. Add the broth, diced potatoes and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes (until potatoes are tender).
  • Serve and enjoy! Stir in the cooked hamburger and cheese until melted. Then add in sour cream if preferred and S&P to taste. Ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings!

Cooking Tips

  • Buy pre-chopped veggies from the produce section for an even quicker soup!
  • For a fun addition, you could cut up some hamburger buns and toast the cubes like croutons to add to the top of the soup.
  • You could also add sliced pickles and crisp bacon to really up the soup. We like to keep it simple around here though. :)
  • To make it creamier, add in 1/4 –  1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream before serving.
  • Garnish with more cheese and sliced green onions to add extra flavor like I do in my loaded baked potato soup!
Cheeseburger soup in white bowl.

More beefy hearty soups we love include this beef and noodle soup, stuffed pepper soup and beef stew.

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cheeseburger soup in white bowl

Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

5 from 9 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
This cheeseburger soup is a thick, hearty and cheesy soup made with ground beef, carrots, celery and tender potatoes. It's classic cheeseburger taste is a family favorite!
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Ingredients 

  • ½ pound lean ground hamburger
  • 2 Tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt , more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper , more to taste
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 2 russet or yukon potatoes , peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream , optional

Optional: crisp bacon crumbles, sliced green onions or scallions, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook 1/2 pound hamburger in large skillet over medium heat. Once browned, drain grease and set meat in a bowl. I like to line the bowl with a paper towel to absorb any extra grease.
  • Add 2 Tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1 cup carrots and 1 cup celery to the pan. Allow to cook for 5 minutes. Then add 1 teaspoon garlic and sprinkle 2 Tablespoons flour over top. Cook an additional minute.
  • Add in 32 ounces chicken broth, 2 cubed potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
  • Next add back in the meat and 2 cups cheese. Stir and allow to melt. Add in 1/2 cup sour cream if you'd like it a littler creamier. Salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and add extra cheese and green onions for garnish.

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

For a more creamier soup, stir in 1/4 –  1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream after the soup has been cooked. 

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 948mg, Potassium: 689mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 4134IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 308mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.