A rich, creamy cheeseburger soup with tender beef, potatoes, and melted cheese, all the comfort of a classic burger in a warm bowl.
Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp butter
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 tbsp all purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
1½ cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, then drain excess fat and set the beef aside.
In the same pot, melt the butter and cook the onion until soft and lightly golden, building a savory base.
Add the garlic and cook briefly, then sprinkle in the flour and stir until fully absorbed and lightly cooked.
Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring, then add the diced potatoes and simmer until tender.
Lower the heat, stir in the milk and shredded cheese until melted and creamy, then return the cooked beef to the pot and season to taste.
Nutrition Facts (approx)
Calories: 480
Protein: 26 g
Carbs: 28 g
Fat: 30 g
Quick Facts
• one-pot
• cold weather comfort
• family approved
• budget friendly
• freezer friendly
Tips
Shred the cheese yourself for a smoother soup, pre-shredded cheese can make the texture grainy.
Cut the potatoes small so they cook evenly and thicken the soup naturally.
If the soup thickens too much as it sits, a splash of warm milk brings it back to the perfect consistency.
Variations
For extra richness, a small amount of cream can replace part of the milk while keeping the same one-pot method.
Diced pickles can be added at serving time for a subtle cheeseburger-style tang without overpowering the soup.
To make it heartier, you can add extra potatoes or vegetables such as carrots during simmering. This enhances the texture and adds nutrition, as explained in the health benefits of carrots.
If you’d like to play around with seasoning, try some ideas from this beef stew seasoning guide to give your soup even more depth.