Easy Cheeseburger Soup is a creamy soup with ground beef, potatoes, vegetables, and loads of cheese! Turn America's favorite into your new favorite soup!

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*Edited to add new photos May 26th, 2020

January is certainly soup season, with the coldest of mornings, and chilly mid days. Even here in Florida, January is known for being the coldest month of the year for us.

So in January we eat soup! I love experimenting with new recipes when it comes to soup. This was no exception.

What the heck is cheeseburger soup?

It literally tastes like a cheeseburger with french fries! No ketchup, mustard, or mayo, of course.

What's in cheeseburger soup?

Ground beef - cheese - potatoes - milk - chicken broth - carrots - celery - sour cream - and spices

What can I add on top or serve it with?

We have topped this cheeseburger soup with croutons and chopped bacon, to serving it with a baguette.

Dipping something in soup just makes life better. Especially when it's a carb!

Can I make this in a slow cooker/crock pot?

Of course! Just make sure you line your crock pot with a liner! Pour the chicken broth, potatoes, onion, carrot, and celery in a 5 quart slow cooker. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Set the temperature to low and cook for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are all soft.

Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat in a skillet, adding the measured out salt and pepper. Once it has cooked through, sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to combine.

Pour in the milk and stir. Let the mixture cook until it thickens slightly.

Pour the beef mixture into the slow cooker add the cheese. Allow to cook in the slow cooker for another hour, stirring occasionally to mix the cheese throughout.

When ready to serve, stir in the sour cream.

Looking for other delicious soups to keep warm this winter? Try some of our favorites!

Yield: 8 servings

Cheeseburger Soup

Name: Cheeseburger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 medium onion diced; 3/4 cup shredded carrots; 3/4 cup diced celery; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 4 tablespoons butter divided; 3 cups chicken broth; 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for topping; 1 1/2 cups milk; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup sour cream

Warm up with this classical American favorite turned into a delicious a Cheeseburger Soup!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
½ medium onion diced
¾ cup shredded carrots
¾ cup diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 tablespoons butter divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
¼ cup flour
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for topping
1 ½ cups milk
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup sour cream

Instructions

In a large soup pot (whichever one you use soup for), cook your ground beef, drain the grease, and remove it from the pot, set aside.
In the same pot, add 1 tablespoon butter, onion, carrots, celery, and basil. Cook until tender.
Add the broth, potatoes, and cooked ground beef. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12 to 14 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
In a small pot, add the remaining butter, and melt over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the flour, whisk and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until bubbly.
Add the roux (butter/flour mix) to the soup, and bring to a boil.
Cook and stir of a couple of minutes, reduce the heat to low.
Stir in cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese has melted.
Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream, just before serving.
Top with additional shredded cheese.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 464Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 881mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 27g

Comments

Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy

January 05, 2016 at 10:54 am

WOWWWWW! What a great idea!!! I have to try this!
- Joanna
  
  January 06, 2016 at 9:09 pm
  
  Enjoy it Natalie! If your a cheeseburger fan, your going to love this soup!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast

January 05, 2016 at 11:27 am

You are killing it with all these yummy soup recipes! This one sounds like comfort food in a bowl.
- Joanna
  
  January 06, 2016 at 9:08 pm
  
  Thanks Jenna! I figured that since winter showed up in Florida this week, that soup it was going to be! 🙂
Katherines Corner

January 07, 2016 at 8:27 pm

this is brilliant. I think our grandchildren will love it. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday ( be sure to stop by tomorrow too the giveaway will be posted). xo
- Joanna
  
  January 09, 2016 at 6:58 pm
  
  Thank you so much Katherine! I hope that they love this as much as my children!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table

January 08, 2016 at 9:13 am

This looks so warm and comforting! I want to dive right in with a giant spoon and scarf it all down! I'm all about the soup now that it's finally cold here in NC - went from short sleeves to big coats in a matter of days and I'm trying to adjust. Wish we could have delayed mornings as grown ups... 😉
- Joanna
  
  January 09, 2016 at 6:58 pm
  
  Delayed mornings as grown ups would be fantastic! 🙂 I'd vote yes for that one!! It's perfect for the cold weather that has decided to arrive here in Florida too. Sounds like we are experiencing the same crazy weather patterns.
Beth

January 08, 2016 at 12:02 pm

Sounds delicious! Thanks so much for visiting and linking!
- Joanna
  
  January 09, 2016 at 6:56 pm
  
  Thanks so much Beth!
Barrie

January 08, 2016 at 6:01 pm

This looks yummy- I have been looking for a cheeseburger soup recipe without canned condensed soup and it is harder than you'd think! This is perfect!
- Joanna
  
  January 09, 2016 at 6:56 pm
  
  I can imagine Barrie. It seems cream of soup is in everything. I have to say that ever since I found the brand Pacific Foods, I have made a lot of recipes that call for condensed soup. Pacific is organic, and uses a handful of completely pronounceable ingredients.
Katie

January 10, 2016 at 12:09 pm

I have been thinking about cheeseburgers this week, but in soup form would be fabulous too! Thanks for sharing, found at the Diary of a Real Housewife's Friday Favorites!
- Joanna
  
  January 12, 2016 at 9:40 am
  
  Enjoy Katie! It's the perfect cold night alternative to cheeseburgers. 🙂
Miz Helen

January 10, 2016 at 3:12 pm

It is in the 20's here today and your soup would be perfect, it looks delicious. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
- Joanna
  
  January 12, 2016 at 9:40 am
  
  I would love to see some 20's here in Florida! Ahhh, wishful thinking. This is the perfect cold night companion. 🙂
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins

January 11, 2016 at 10:04 am

I have never heard of a cheeseburger soup! This would go down very well with the children! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
- Joanna
  
  January 12, 2016 at 9:38 am
  
  My kids scarfed this down! As did my husband. 🙂 Enjoy!
Su {Ethan & Evelyn}

January 11, 2016 at 6:22 pm

Wow! This is so unusual! I just gave a bowl of normal canned carrot soup to my Boy today and I was thinking what other soup I can make. I think you have answered my question! Thank you for sharing! I have pinned this. 🙂 #CookBlogShare
- Joanna
  
  January 12, 2016 at 9:38 am
  
  That's great! Oh he will love this, I'm sure. What kid doesn't love cheeseburgers?! 🙂
Lela

January 13, 2016 at 9:19 pm

Yummy! This looks great! Pinning!
- Joanna
  
  January 15, 2016 at 10:59 am
  
  Thanks Lela!
Miz Helen

January 16, 2016 at 1:43 pm

Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week! Hope you enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great weekend.
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
- Joanna
  
  January 19, 2016 at 11:52 am
  
  Thank you so much!!
Kris

January 16, 2017 at 9:50 pm

How many people does this feed?
- Joanna
  
  January 17, 2017 at 10:56 am
  
  It feeds about 6 regular sized soup bowls full. I've doubled it for company before, since we are a family of 4.