Cheeseburger Soup with Pickles
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 516kcal
A big bowl of Cheeseburger Soup has everything you love about a classic hamburger. Made with tender ground beef, shredded cheese, and hearty potatoes, it’s the ultimate comfort food to enjoy all winter long. Topped with pickles and crispy burger bun croutons!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sesame seed hamburger buns diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup shredded carrots 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 4 Tablespoons butter divided
- 4 cups bone broth or chicken stock
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and 1-inch diced, about 3 medium
- 1/4 cup flour all purpose
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup milk
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread 2 sesame seed hamburger buns (cubed) in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until golden and crispy, about 10-15 minutes; set aside.
- Brown 1 pound lean ground beef in a large pot. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot melt 1 TBSP butter. Add 1 small onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 cup shredded carrots, 2 stalks celery (diced), and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Saute until onions become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 4 cups bone broth, 4 cups potatoes and browned ground beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes can be pierced easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt the remaining 3 TBSP butter. Add 1/4 cup flour and cook 3-5 minutes, until it turns the color of peanut butter. Add to the soup and simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes, until the soup has thickened. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup milk, and season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and top with additional cheese, bun croutons and pickles and tomatoes, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftover cheeseburger soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Alternatively, place it in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze it for up to 3 months.
To reheat, place in the microwave or heat in a pan on the stove over medium heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 1091mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4221IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 4mg