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!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 258kcal
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