Description
A comforting, creamy soup that captures the essence of a cheeseburger, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 chopped russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 sliced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, then drain excess grease.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and stir well, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the chopped potatoes and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Lower the heat; stir in milk (or cream) and cheese until melted. Add mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Before serving, sprinkle with fresh herbs or crispy bacon bits as a garnish.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with extra cheese if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Soup thickens as it cools; add more broth or milk when reheating if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: soup, cheeseburger, comfort food, hearty meal, family recipe