Description
This hearty Cheeseburger Soup is a creamy, flavorful meal featuring browned ground beef, tender vegetables, and melted pepper jack Velveeta cheese, simmered to perfection for a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¾ cup onion, chopped
- ¾ cup carrots, shredded
- ¾ cup celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 4 cups peeled potatoes, diced (about 1¾ pounds)
Seasonings and Broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
Roux and Dairy
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free flour can be used)
- 12 ounces pepper jack Velveeta, cut into cubes
- 1½ cups milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and transfer the beef to a separate dish.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion, shredded carrots, diced celery, dried basil, and parsley flakes. Sauté for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add pressed garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Broth, Potatoes, and Beef: Pour in the chicken broth, add diced potatoes and the cooked beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Prepare the Roux: In a small skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly and golden.
- Thicken the Soup: Stir the roux mixture into the soup pot. Bring the soup back to a boil and cook, stirring for 2 minutes to thicken the broth.
- Add Cheese and Milk: Reduce heat to low. Add pepper jack Velveeta cubes, milk, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth.
- Finish with Sour Cream: Remove the soup from heat and blend in the sour cream to add creaminess and tang. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour in the roux.
- You can replace pepper jack Velveeta with other cheese varieties such as cheddar or Colby jack if preferred.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more chicken broth or milk to thin the soup to your liking.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
