Description
A creamy, hearty soup packed with ground beef, cheese, and vegetables for ultimate comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook until thickened.
- Add milk mixture to the soup, stirring well.
- Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley until cheese melts.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for a stronger cheese flavor.
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheeseburger soup, comfort food, creamy soup, easy dinner