Description

This Quick Cheeseburger Soup is creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor. Loaded with ground beef, tender potatoes, carrots, and a cheesy broth, it’s a cozy meal perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. The flavors are classic and familiar, yet it comes together in under an hour—making it a family favorite that’s both comforting and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 potatoes, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups chicken or beef broth
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
1 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp paprika

Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large pot, brown the ground beef. Remove and set aside.
Melt butter in the same pot. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook until softened.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir well, and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in broth and bring to a simmer until potatoes are tender.
Stir in milk, parsley, paprika, and browned beef. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.

Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or parsley.

Notes

Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.

Add bacon bits for extra cheeseburger flavor.

For a keto-friendly twist, swap potatoes with cauliflower.