This cheeseburger soup is thick and hearty made with ground beef, carrots, celery, tender potatoes and plenty of cheese.
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
½poundlean ground hamburger
2Tablespoonbutter
½cupchopped onion
1cupshredded carrots
1cupchopped celery
1teaspoonminced garlic
2Tablespoonsall-purpose flour
¾teaspoondried parsley
½teaspoonsalt, more to taste
¼teaspoonpepper, more to taste
32ounceschicken broth
2russet or yukon potatoes, peeled and cubed
2cupsshredded cheddar cheese
½cupsour cream, optional
Optional: crisp bacon crumbles, sliced green onions or scallions, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the 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 the butter, onions, carrots and celery to the pan. Allow to cook for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and sprinkle the flour over top. Cook an additional minute.
Add in the chicken broth, 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 cheese. Stir and allow to melt. Add in the 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.
Notes
For a more creamier soup, stir in 1/4 - 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream after the soup has been cooked.