Cheeseburger soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that captures the essence of a cheeseburger in a comforting bowl. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, chopped pickles, cooked bacon bits, additional shredded cheese
Instructions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the cooked beef. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle the flour over the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir in the milk, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Allow the soup to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings such as diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, chopped pickles, cooked bacon bits, or additional shredded cheese.
Enjoy your delicious cheeseburger soup! Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
