This soup has all the comforting flavors of a cheeseburger—ground beef, potatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese—but served in a creamy bowl of soup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ cup sour cream, optional
Step 1: Cook the beef
Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Break it apart as it cooks. Once fully browned, drain excess grease.
Step 2: Cook the onion and garlic
Add the butter and diced onion.
Cook for 3–4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Step 3: Add the potatoes and carrots
Add the diced potatoes and carrots.
Pour in the beef broth and bring everything to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat and cook for 15–20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Step 4: Make the creamy base
In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly.
Continue cooking until the mixture thickens slightly.
Step 5: Combine
Pour the creamy milk mixture into the soup.
Stir well and reduce the heat to low.
Step 6: Add the cheese
Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted.
Do not let the soup boil vigorously after adding the cheese, as this can cause the cheese mixture to become grainy.
Step 7: Finish
Season with paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley.
For extra creaminess, stir in sour cream just before serving.
Top with extra shredded cheddar, chopped green onions, or even a few homemade croutons.
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