Creamy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

This Creamy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe is a quick and comforting soup that’s filled with hearty ground beef and potatoes. 

Top this yummy soup recipe with diced pickles and extra cheese for an out of this world flavor! Check out more comforting soups like my Broccoli Cheese Soup, Low Carb Zuppa Toscano or Cabbage Soup.

There’s nothing more comforting on a cool evening than a big bowl of warm soup. I love the flavors in this kid-friendly soup!

Just like my Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet and Cheeseburger Pizza, I’ve turned the flavors of a classic cheeseburger into something fun and new!

Easy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

For this easy soup recipe, I tweaked my Loaded Baked Potato Soup and modified it’s creamy base to fit the flavor profiles I was after.

Ingredients for Cheeseburger Soup

Here’s a quick look at the ingredients you’ll need to make this soup. You can find exact measurements located in the recipe card below.

• Potatoes – regular baking potatoes, or save time by using refrigerated or frozen diced potatoes
• Lean Ground Beef
• Butter
• Diced Onion
• Baby Carrots, chopped
• Diced Celery
• Garlic
• All Purpose Flour
• Milk
• Chicken Stock
• Velveeta – you can use regular shredded cheese if you’re opposed to velveeta
• Sour Cream
• Diced Pickles

How To Make Cheeseburger Soup

POTATOES – Wash and scrub the potatoes, then poke them with a fork several times. Pop them in the microwave for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender. Cut the potatoes in half and let them cool slightly before peeling and then dicing.

• Optionally- you can use 3 cups of frozen or refrigerated (cooked) diced potatoes to save a step. Just add them to the soup when stated and cook until heated through.

Potatoes are a great way to bulk up the soup and make it nice and hearty.

HAMBURGER – Meanwhile, brown the hamburger in a large dutch oven or pot and then drain any excess fat. Remove the ground beef from the pot and set aside.

• Use a lean ground beef, making sure to remove all the fat from the pan.

SAUTÉ – Add the butter to the pot and then add in the diced onion, carrots and celery and cook until the veggies are nice and tender. Toss in the garlic and cook until fragrant.

• I like the texture of the chopped baby carrots, but you can also use shredded carrots to save a step if desired.

MAKE THE ROUX – What is a roux? A roux is a type of thickener that consists of a fat (butter) and flour. Whisk the flour into the buttered veggies and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and milk, and keep cooking until the soup thickens slightly. Season to taste.

ADD BEEF AND POTATOES – Stir in the ground beef and cooked potatoes and heat it all through.

ADD THE CHEESE – I’m using 16oz of Velveeta cheese, but you could also stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream until combined.

• If using shredded cheese, please note that the thickness of the soup may be a little thinner.

TOPPINGS – Don’t forget to add a little extra cheese and pickles to the top! Yes, I know the pickles sound like it might be a little bizarre, but that salty pop of the pickle will add just the right touch to this soup.

What To Serve With Soup?

When it comes to what to serve with soup, you can’t go wrong with any of these options…

• Garlic Breadsticks
• Homemade Rolls
• Caesar Salad
• Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing

Can I Make This In The Slow Cooker?

Yes, absolutely! 

Utilizing the slow cooker is great for busy days, when you want to prep the dinner ahead of time and come home to a warm cooked dinner. The method is a little backwards compared to the stove top directions, but it still results in an amazing soup!

Here’s what you need to know…

• In your crockpot, add diced potatoes, diced onion, diced celery, carrots and garlic. Add chicken stock. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4-6 hours or until potatoes and veggies are tender.
• About 30 minutes before it is done, cook the ground beef in a medium saucepan about 4-5 minutes until brown. Remove and set aside.
• In the same pan, add the butter. Next, melt the butter and add flour and cook until bubbly. Add the garlic salt, salt & pepper, milk and sour cream.
• Add milk mixture, Velveeta and ground beef to the slow cooker. Stir and and continue to cook until the cheese is melted.

Variations & Tips For Cheeseburger Soup

Just like any soup, there are loads of variations on ingredients and toppings. Here are some common variations that you can try…

• Meat – try substituting the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter flavor. Try using spicy sausage for a little kick of flavor!
• Cheese – you can easily swap out the Velveeta for 2 cups of shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese.
• Broth – I’m using chicken broth, but you can also use beef broth or vegetable broth in it’s place.
• Veggies – swap out the veggies or add in more based on your taste preference.
• Potatoes – make this cheeseburger soup low carb by swapping out the potatoes with cauliflower!
• Bacon – try adding chopped cooked bacon on top for a delicious addition!
• Sour Cream – you can use plain greek yogurt or 4 oz. of cream cheese in place of the sour cream.

Every spoonful is filled with tender ground beef, potatoes and veggies in a creamy, cheesy soup.

My whole family devoured this hearty and comforting soup.

More Creamy Soup Recipes To Try

I’m a bit of a soup addict. I love all my easy soup recipes, but here are my top favorites in the creamy division…

• Loaded Baked Potato Soup
• Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
• Ham and Potato Soup
• Creamy Pumpkin and Acorn Squash Soup

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