Hey there, busy families and comfort food lovers! Craving that classic cheeseburger flavor without the greasy guilt? Look no further than Easy Cheeseburger Soup! This isn't just another recipe; it's your new weeknight hero. Imagine a creamy, cheesy, beefy soup that's ready in a flash, packed with veggies, and tastes like your favorite burger, but in a bowl. It's fast, healthy (well, healthier!), and bursting with flavor. As a working mom, I know the struggle of getting a delicious meal on the table after a long day. That's why I'm so excited to share this easy recipe with you!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandma always made a big pot of hearty soup on Sundays. It wasn't always cheeseburger soup, but the feeling of warmth and togetherness it brought was always the same. This Easy Cheeseburger Soup recipe captures that comforting feeling, but with all the convenience we need today. It's a quick trip down memory lane, one spoonful at a time.
Ingredients
- Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Broth & Veggies:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup diced potatoes (about 1 medium potato)
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- Creamy & Cheesy:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
- Toppings (optional):
- Cooked bacon crumbles
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Diced green onions
- Sour cream
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add Broth and Vegetables: Pour in the beef broth. Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Melt Cheese: Reduce heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in Cheddar: Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the soup is creamy.
- Add Milk/Half-and-Half: Stir in the milk or half-and-half to reach your desired consistency. Heat through, but do not boil.
- Serve: Ladle the Easy Cheeseburger Soup into bowls and top with your favorite cheeseburger toppings, such as cooked bacon crumbles, extra cheddar cheese, diced green onions, or a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!
Easy Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.1 pound ground beef
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.1 small onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pour in the beef broth. Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), potatoes, carrots, and celery.4 cups beef broth, 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, 1 cup diced potatoes, 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup diced celery
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the soup is creamy.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Stir in the milk or half-and-half to reach your desired consistency. Heat through, but do not boil.1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
- Ladle the Easy Cheeseburger Soup into bowls and top with your favorite cheeseburger toppings, such as cooked bacon crumbles, extra cheddar cheese, diced green onions, or a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!Cooked bacon crumbles, Shredded cheddar cheese, Diced green onions, Sour cream