R-008
Cheeseburger Soup
A hearty, creamy soup loaded with beef, potatoes, vegetables, and cheddar cheese.
Servings12
Prep45 min
Cook30 min
Total75 min
LevelIntermediate
Ingredients
- 1 cup celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup onion
Cooking Steps
- Cook bacon in a large soup pot until crisp. Remove bacon for garnish and reserve the bacon grease.
- Sauté onion, celery, and garlic in the bacon grease until softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add potatoes, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and cream cheese. Simmer about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in parsley and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Top with reserved bacon before serving.
Pairs Well With
Crusty Bread
Garden Salad
Fresh Fruit