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
