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5 from 6 votes

Cheeseburger Soup

Rich, thick, and full of flavor this is the Best Cheeseburger Soup Recipe you'll ever try. This warming, comforting soup is a family favorite (even picky eaters love it!) and leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheeseburger chowder, cheesy hamburger soup, easy soup recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes dried
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 1/2 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 cups Velveeta cheese cubed cheddar can also be used
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 slices bacon
  • shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a saucepan. Drain and set aside.
  • In the same saucepan add 1 T butter and add onion, diced celery, and parsley flakes. Saute until tender.
  • Add the broth, potatoes, Red Gold tomatoes, and beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Cook the bacon in a frying pan then set aside. Add remaining butter (3 T) and add the flour in the same pan. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Stir in the cheese and milk. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Then stir in 2 Tablespoons of sour cream until blended.
  • Garnish with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 618mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 3mg