Easy Cheeseburger Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Cheeseburger Soup. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with ground beef and tender potatoes, this hearty soup captures the essence of a classic cheeseburger. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in or hosting a casual gathering, this delightful dish is sure to please everyone at the table. With customizable toppings like turkey bacon crumbles and fresh green onions, you can tailor each bowl to fit your taste. Ready in just 45 minutes, it offers rich flavors that will make it a family favorite for years to come.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- Optional toppings: cooked turkey bacon crumbles, sour cream, green onions
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, then stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add cubed potatoes and shredded carrots; bring to a boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat; whisk in softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot with optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg