Grandma’s Cheeseburger Soup
When cold weather rolls in or you just need a hearty, soul-satisfying meal, Grandma’s Cheeseburger Soup always delivers. This vintage recipe turns the iconic flavors of a juicy cheeseburger into a thick, velvety soup packed with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, carrots, and melted cheddar cheese.
It is rich, creamy, and filling enough to be a complete meal on its own. Served with a slice of crusty bread or extra crispy bacon bits on top, this family-favorite dinner is guaranteed to bring everyone to the table asking for seconds!
Why You’ll Love Grandma’s Cheeseburger Soup
This soup is a staple in comforting home cooking for good reason:
- Cheesy & Savory Perfection: A rich, silky cheese broth holds together bite after bite of perfectly seasoned ground beef and potatoes.
- Kid & Family Approved: Even picky eaters fall in love with a soup that tastes just like their favorite cheeseburger.
- One-Pot Meal: Loaded with protein and veggies, it’s a robust main course that doesn’t need many extra side dishes.
- Great for Meal Prep: Tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld together in the fridge!
Grandma’s Secrets for the Creamiest Cheeseburger Soup
To ensure your soup turns out perfectly silky with zero graininess, keep these simple cooking tips in mind:
- Shred Your Own Cheese: Pre-shredded packaged cheeses contain anti-caking agents that can keep the cheese from melting smoothly. Shredding a block of sharp cheddar right off the block creates the creamiest, smoothest texture!
- Gentle Heat for Cheese: Always lower the heat or remove the pot from the stove before stirring in the cheese and sour cream/milk. High heat can cause dairy to curdle or break.
- Dice Potatoes Small & Even: Cut your potatoes into small, bite-sized cubes so they cook evenly and fit comfortably on a soup spoon with the beef and veggies.
- Top It Like a Burger: Have fun with toppings! Garnish bowls with crispy bacon bits, sliced green onions, extra shredded cheddar, or even homemade croutons.
Grandma’s Cheeseburger Soup
This vintage recipe turns the iconic flavors of a juicy cheeseburger into a thick, velvety soup packed with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, carrots, and melted cheddar cheese.
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Rate RecipeServings: 8 servings
Calories: 478kcal
Cost: $10.00
Equipment
- 1 large saucepan (with a lid)
- 1 drainer
- 1 large spoon
- 1 small skillet
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¾ cup onion, chopped
- 4 Tbsp butter, divided
- ¾ cup diced celery
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ¾ cup carrots, shredded
- 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 2 lbs (about 4 cups) peeled cubed potatoes
- 3 ¼ cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups shredded Velveeta process cheese
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large saucepan on medium heat, cook and crumble the beef until it is no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt over medium heat 1 tbsp of butter.
- Saute the celery, onions, carrots, basil, and the parsley until the vegetables are tender for about 10 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, broth and ground beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer covered with the lid, until the potatoes are tender for about 10 minutes.
- In a small skillet melt the remaining butter. Add the flour, and cook and stir until bubbling for about 4 to 5 minutes. Add to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, stir in the cheese, salt, pepper and milk. Cook until t he cheese melts.
- Remove from the heat, and blend in the sour cream. Serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grandma's Cheeseburger Soup
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
478
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
81
%
Cholesterol
98
mg
33
%
Sodium
1417
mg
62
%
Carbohydrates
31
g
10
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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