Easy Cheeseburger Soup (Print-Friendly Version)
Ground beef and Velveeta create a savory soup with tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and a touch of sour cream.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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225 grams ground beef
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60 grams unsalted butter, divided
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100 grams carrots, diced
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100 grams celery, diced
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100 grams onion, diced
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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600 grams potatoes, peeled and diced
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720 millilitres chicken broth
→ Cheese Sauce & Seasonings
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32 grams all-purpose flour
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225 to 450 grams processed cheese (Velveeta), cubed
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360 millilitres whole milk
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0.75 teaspoon salt
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0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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60 grams sour cream
→ Optional Toppings
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Onion rings
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Chopped green onions
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Crumbled cooked bacon
# How to Prepare:
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In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up finely, until no pink remains. Drain excess fat and set beef aside.
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Melt 15 grams (1 tablespoon) butter in the same pot. Add diced carrots, celery, onions, dried basil, and dried parsley. Stir and sauté for approximately 10 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
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Return the cooked ground beef to the pot. Add diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
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In a small pan over medium-low heat, melt 45 grams (3 tablespoons) butter. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes until it begins to bubble but not brown. Add roux to the soup, stirring well. Bring the soup back to a boil and cook for 2 minutes to thicken.
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Reduce heat to low. Add cubed processed cheese, whole milk, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until cheese has completely melted. Remove from heat and blend in the sour cream until smooth.
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Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Top with onion rings, chopped green onions, and crumbled bacon as desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Additional Information:
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Dice vegetables uniformly for even cooking and a smooth texture.
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Stirring the cheese in over low heat ensures a silky consistency and prevents separation.