Cheeseburger Soup

Name: Cheeseburger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20); 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 small carrots, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, diced; 4 cups beef broth; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 6 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

A thick, hearty soup that delivers all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger - seasoned ground beef, potatoes, and a velvety cheddar broth topped with all the fixings.

50 minEasyServes 6470 cal/serving

AmericanSoupStovetopStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinLow CarbLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 small carrots, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, diced
4 cups beef broth
4 tbsp unsalted butter
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

1

In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20), breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer the beef to a plate.
2

In the same pot over medium heat, melt half the 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 diced celery stalks, and 2 small diced carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 more minute.
3

Add 2 medium peeled, diced russet potatoes and 4 cups beef broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
4

Return the browned beef to the pot along with 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
5

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining unsalted butter. Whisk in 6 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups whole milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
6

Pour the milk mixture into the soup and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low. Add 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring until each addition is fully melted before adding more. Do not boil after adding cheese.
7

Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and serve topped with 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving) and additional toppings as desired.

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Questions

What should Cheeseburger Soup look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Step 6: cook until each addition is fully melted before adding more.

What can I use instead of Worcestershire sauce in Cheeseburger Soup?

The entry for Cheeseburger Soup calls for 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a few drops of vinegar and a pinch of sugar.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Cheeseburger Soup?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Cheeseburger Soup uses 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20).

Can I make Cheeseburger Soup dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 cups whole milk, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free soup collection instead.

Can I make Cheeseburger Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Cheeseburger Soup is 6 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Cheeseburger Soup contain fish?

Yes: 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Cheeseburger Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 56 g of protein in about 470 calories, alongside 19 g carbohydrate and 19 g fat, plus 9 g fiber and 176 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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