Cheeseburger Soup
Loaded with potatoes, hamburger, cheese and sour cream is super comforting and cheese making it a great dinner on a cold winter night.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 604kcal
- 1 pounds ground beef
- ¾ cup onion finely diced
- ¼ cup carrots finely diced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 4 Tablespoons butter divided
- 2 cans chicken broth 14.5 oz each
- 4 cups Yukon gold potatoes diced and peeled
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Velveeta cheese (16 oz)
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sour cream
In a large pan brown the beef along with the onion, carrots, basil and parsley in 1 tbsp butter until vegetables are tender and beef is browned.
When meat is brown drain off any excess grease. Add broth and then potatoes to meat mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
While potatoes are cooking melt remaining butter in a small saucepan. Add flour, whisking continuously to form a paste. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thick.
After the potatoes are tender stir in the milk mixture until completely mixed in. Next stir in cheese, salt and pepper; cook on low and stir until cheese melts. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream.
Serve immediately, Garnish with shredded cheese, chopped green onions etc.
Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1620mg | Potassium: 1323mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2815IU | Vitamin C: 20.8mg | Calcium: 601mg | Iron: 7.4mg