{"id":22184,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cheeseburger-soup\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T16:32:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T21:32:10","slug":"cheeseburger-soup","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cheeseburger-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheeseburger Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"
This easy cheeseburger soup is one of those recipes that has stood the test of time. It first hit newsstands in a 1996 publication of Taste Recipes<\/em> magazine, and it\u2019s been going strong ever since. The creamy, cheesy soup perfectly captures the flavor of your favorite diner burger. A few hearty add-ins like carrots, celery and potatoes add to the soup’s warm and comforting vibes, especially on a cold winter’s day. Whip up a batch, and you’ll see why this recipe remains one of our highest-rated recipes ever<\/a>.<\/p>\n In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble the beef until no longer pink, six to eight minutes. Remove the beef from the pan, and drain the excess grease. Set aside.<\/p>\n In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Saute the onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.<\/p>\n Add the potatoes, broth and cooked ground beef. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add the flour. Cook and stir until bubbly, three to five minutes.<\/p>\n Add the roux to the soup, and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook and stir for two minutes.<\/p>\n Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Cook until the cheese melts.<\/p>\n Remove the soup from the heat, and stir in the sour cream. If desired, serve the soup with onion rings and green onions.<\/p>\n Test Kitchen Tip: <\/em>To prevent soup from curdling, remove the saucepan from the heat before adding sour cream.<\/p>\n Store leftover cheeseburger soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat the soup in a saucepan over gentle heat.<\/p>\n Cheeseburger soup is not a soup you can freeze<\/a>. Dairy can separate in the freezer. It will become gritty and grainy when thawed.<\/p>\n You can use any type of potato<\/a> for this recipe. Waxy potatoes (like red potatoes) hold their shape better than starchy potatoes (like russet potatoes). However, starchy varieties will absorb more flavor and help to thicken the creamy liquid. All-purpose potatoes (like Yukon gold potatoes) offer the best of both worlds. Their skins are very thin, so you can leave them unpeeled for a rustic look.<\/p>\n The beauty of this soup is in its versatility, so you can add any of your favorite burger toppings<\/a>. Try bacon, green chiles, pickle relish, chopped pickles, tomatoes, onions or shredded cheese. If you want to go all in, top the soup with crispy fried onion rings<\/a> or homemade seasoned croutons<\/a> made from sesame seed buns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Find out why this easy cheeseburger soup recipe is one of the top-rated recipes on our 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Mattison"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 354 calories","fatContent":"20g fat (11g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"70mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"1012mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"31g carbohydrate (7g sugars","fiberContent":"3g fiber)","proteinContent":"14g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.7630854,"reviewCount":726,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Cheeseburger Soup","description":"Toss some ground beef into a cheesy potato soup for a scrumptious contest winning version of everyone's favorite burger","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/J4MItg5B\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"2020-09-5 10:44:25","duration":"P0DT0H0M56S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/J4MItg5B-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Joan626"},"reviewBody":"Very good! To save using an extra pan, I did not divide the butter; I melted all of the butter to cook the vegetables in, then stirred in the flour to cook it - I then proceeded with the recipe as written.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCoathanger"},"reviewBody":" I downloaded this recipe after recently receiving it in an email from Taste Recipes.\u00a0 I made it today and just love it.\u00a0 My wife decided to add just a little yellow mustard to her bowl.\u00a0 OMG! That's a much better Cheeseburger flavor.<\/p> GREAT RECIPE.<\/p> James, NM<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sherry640"},"reviewBody":" This is the second time I\u2019ve made this soup. It is seriously delicious, loaded with flavour and so comforting to eat; it\u2019s like a hug in a bowl. I\u2019m wondering if anyone has tried making a cheese sauce when making the roux - instead of using the velveeta. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sherwood1225"},"reviewBody":" Family and grandchildren loved this recipe. I did double the amount of meat. Served with crumbled bacon, green onions and canned onion rings as toppers.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jaime887"},"reviewBody":" This soup is hearty and delicious. It hit the spot on this below zero night. I made it as directed except I used a pound of burger and an entire carton of chicken broth which is closer to 4 cups. After tasting it I did add some ground mustard and paprika, it didn't \"need\" it, just a little customizing. We topped it with french fried onions and bacon. Will absolutely make again!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-08-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CJR58"},"reviewBody":"This looks delicious. If I want to make it in the slow cooker, are there anything different to do? And also, how long would it take to cook in the slow cooker?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tom512"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was highlighted in a recent Taste Recipes email and I had to try it. \n\nIt was excellent! \n\nThe recipe was a bit high in sodium so I chose to use unsalted butter. I added mushrooms (as my preferred cheeseburger is a mushroom cheeseburger) and a bit of red pepper flakes for a little kick.\n\nA shoutout to the wife of James569 with the suggestion of a adding a bit of mustard to the bowl (just a skosh) and to cincibetty for suggesting doubling the hamburger.\n\nThis recipe is destined for my next potluck.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBasketball"},"reviewBody":"Made this for our Football Sunday in Snowy Upstate New York. Doubled it as I have 4 grown men, with some Texas toast. They all loved it, Guaranteed it will be done by the time the day is over. Thank you for a great recipe!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Michael680"},"reviewBody":"My two kids can be fairly picky eaters. They have recently decided they like cheeseburgers. I saw this soup recipe and thought \"Why not? Let's give this a try.\" Miracle of all miracles, they both liked the soup! Instead of garnishing with sour cream, we used a few spoonfuls of pickle relish because whenever my daughter orders a cheeseburger in a restaurant she orders it with \"pickles, extra pickles, and more extra pickles.\"","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Eye"},"reviewBody":" I saw this recipe this morning, and I just had to make it. Mainly because it sounded so good, I had nothing planned for the morning or for dinner tonight, and I had all the ingredients on hand. I used and measured all the ingredients called for because I'm cooking for two and don't have a lot of freezer space. 2 quarts is plenty. I did use beef bone broth and added a cup of chopped parsnips and 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic. It made exactly two quarts of what I would call a chowder. I had a small cup for lunch and it was absolutely the bees knees. So good! You don't need a lot of seasoning, so go easy on the salt. I think I used about half a teaspoon. Taste test to make sure after you add the Hamburg and beef broth. <\/p> <\/p> I did laugh when I saw the time this was supposed to take set at 55 minutes. I was in the kitchen assembling and measuring the ingredients, and then cooking, for 2 hours and 15 minutes. Not counting the time it took me to clean up the mess and put everything away. I'm sure there are shortcuts that could be taken, perhaps using a food processor or maybe frozen hash brown potatoes, but I did this the old fashioned way of using everything fresh, and peeling, chopping, and separating things into bowls in the order called for. I'll serve this tonight with a tossed salad, dinner rolls, and fruit. It is worth the effort.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cwbuff2"},"reviewBody":"I see some reviews by the inevitable health nags. Well, all I can say is look at the number of reviews this recipe has - you're outvoted LOL! Made this and it was loved by youngsters and oldsters alike!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cincibetty"},"reviewBody":" This is the best soup recipe ever! Except, I double the hamburger. A friend, a vegetarian, leaves the hamburger out and she loves it that way.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenHat"},"reviewBody":" I have been making this soup for close to 30 years from my subscription to Taste Recipes magazine in the \u201890s. My kids are<\/p> Crazy for this soup and now that they are grown I make it for family get togethers.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cadie508"},"reviewBody":" This soup was soo good! I made a few small changes for ease and preference. I did a 1\/2 inch dice gold potato, just as a preference. Instead of shredding carrots, I did very small dice. I hate shredding carrots! I cooked the carrots, celery, onion, parsley and basil first, until everything was softened. Then I threw in the ground beef and browned it right in the pan with the mirepoix. I went with the heavier end of the Velveeta, as I was trying to use up the reminder of a package and I think it was actually too cheese-y. Next time I'll go lighter on the cheese, but there will definitely be a next time. My whole family loved it! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-05-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"erinmarie78"},"reviewBody":"So good!! I saved myself a pan though in the directions - after I transferred the cooked ground beef (I used a full pound and it was perfect) to a plate, I melted all of the butter called for in the same pan, sauteed the onions, carrots and celery and then sprinkled the flour over top after the veggies had softened. I mixed in the diced raw potatoes and the cooked ground beef and then poured in the chicken broth. It smelled so good while it was cooking!! Once the potatoes were cooked through, I added in the milk and I used shredded sharp cheddar instead of Velveeta, it is what I had on hand. I also left out the basil and the sour cream and I am glad I did - my whole family loved this and I will definitely be making it again! It came together so fast, a very hearty soup and so easy to make! Even without my changes, this would've been delicious, but I love how easy it is to alter it to your own tastes, you can't go wrong with this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tana517"},"reviewBody":"I love this soup and have made it multiple times already! And it\u2019s so easy to make","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenHelmet"},"reviewBody":"I made this last night. And it was very good. Definitely making it again! I didn't use shredded Velveeta but had shredded cheddar cheese. Didn't whole milk but used 2%. And added a tsp or so of dill pickle relish to our servings and it made a huge difference in tasting more like a cheeseburger.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MaryAnne254"},"reviewBody":"This soup was excellent! It was my first time making a homemade soup, and it made me a star with my husband and our son! They loved it, and so did I. Wonderful flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPumpkin"},"reviewBody":"The change I made was omitting celery and adding fresh red pepper in its place. We loved this!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveStrawberry"},"reviewBody":" This is our favorite hamburger cheese soup recipe. Thanks!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bunsman"},"reviewBody":"After seeing this recipe for years, I finally got around to making it yesterday, and I'm sorry to say, I'm kicking myself for not trying it much sooner! I didn't have whole milk, so I used 1 can of evaporated milk, and it was awesome! Best soup ever!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tracy8624"},"reviewBody":" i made a couple changes. But this was super easy and Awesome! Instead of just straight Velveeta I used the small block of Jalapeno Velveeta and about half of regular Velveeta and when I saut\u00e9ed the onion celery and carrots I added one finely chopped deseeded Jalapeno. Gave it great flavor but was not spicey at all. oh I doubled the recipe cause I was taking it to work. They ate it all and loved it!... Next time I may add some bacon like the suggested add inns. But was great with out it too.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleChilli"},"reviewBody":"This is one of my family\u2019s favorite recipes. I\u2019ve made it several times, as is with one added step.\u00a0The addendum is I use an immersion blender to make the soup creamy.\nMy one complaint is the recipe reads makes 8 servings (2 quarts). This recipe fills my 6 quart Dutch oven! Plenty of leftovers.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Cheeseburger Soup","description":"Toss some ground beef into a cheesy potato soup for a scrumptious contest winning version of everyone's favorite burger","url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/VD2832_100416_H.mp4","duration":"56.35","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ps_THN16_2832_D06_22_3b.jpg","advertising":true,"jw_id":"J4MItg5B","jw_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/J4MItg5B-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/J4MItg5B\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"06\/12\/2018"},"rms_legacy_id":"2832","romance_copy_dek":"Find out why this easy cheeseburger soup recipe is one of the top-rated recipes on our site!","enhanced_recipe_title":"Cheeseburger Soup","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 pound ground beef","IngredientText":"1\/2 pound ground beef"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 tablespoons butter, divided ","IngredientText":"4 tablespoons butter, divided "},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 cup chopped onion","IngredientText":"3\/4 cup chopped onion"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 cup shredded carrots","IngredientText":"3\/4 cup shredded carrots"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 cup diced celery","IngredientText":"3\/4 cup diced celery"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon dried basil","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon dried basil"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-3\/4 pounds (about 4 cups) cubed peeled potatoes","IngredientText":"1-3\/4 pounds (about 4 cups) cubed peeled potatoes"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 cups chicken broth","IngredientText":"3 cups chicken broth"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup all-purpose flour","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup all-purpose flour"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"8 to 16 ounces Velveeta, cubed","IngredientText":"8 to 16 ounces Velveeta, cubed"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/2 cups whole milk","IngredientText":"1-1\/2 cups whole milk"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"3\/4 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 to 1\/2 teaspoon pepper","IngredientText":"1\/4 to 1\/2 teaspoon pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup sour cream","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup sour cream"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"Optional: Onion rings and thinly sliced green onions","IngredientText":"Optional: Onion rings and thinly sliced green onions"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Cheeseburger-Soup_EXPS_SBZ23_2832_DR_10_06_1b_v2.jpg","RecipeId":2832,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Cheeseburger Soup Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":"[dam-video dam-id=\"29715\" ol-id=\"T073OOQ\"]","RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Cheeseburger-Soup_EXPS_SBZ23_2832_DR_10_06_1b_v2.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Joanie","Lastname":"Shawhan","City":"Madison","StateDescription":"Wisconsin","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep: 30 min. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Brown the beef<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Saute the vegetables<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Simmer the soup<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Prepare the roux<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: Thicken the soup<\/h3>\n
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Step 6: Melt the cheese<\/h3>\n
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Step 7: Finish with sour cream and garnishes<\/h3>\n
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How to Store Cheeseburger Soup<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze cheeseburger soup?<\/h2>\n
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What type of potato is best for cheeseburger soup?<\/h3>\n
What do you serve with cheeseburger soup?<\/h3>\n
Cheeseburger Soup Tips<\/h2> \r\n\r\n
What can I substitute for the Velveeta and ground beef?<\/h3> \r\nAny low melting-point cheeses, such as Swiss and cheddar, can be substituted for the Velveeta. Or for a kick, use pepper jack. If you\u2019re looking to cut some fat from this soup, replace the ground beef with ground sirloin, round or turkey. \r\n\r\n
How do you store cheeseburger soup? Can I freeze it?<\/h3> \r\nYou can store soup<\/a> by letting it cool completely and placing it in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Soups with starches and dairy (like cheeseburger soup) are not ideal for freezing. But these soups are<\/a>!\r\n\r\n
Can I add bacon?<\/h3> \r\nYes, you can always add bacon. Top bowls with crumbled cooked bacon for a bacon-cheeseburger twist. Be sure to check out these other cheeseburger-inspired recipes<\/a>.","Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn't share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying a recipe I already had for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. \u2014Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain and remove from pan. In same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, broth and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly, 3-5 minutes. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream. If desired, serve with onion rings and green onion.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Beef Soup","ID":95066},{"Name":"Cheeseburger Soup","ID":97482},{"Name":"Cream Soups","ID":95098},{"Name":"Soup Recipes","ID":94298}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Halloween Party Recipes","ID":104330},{"Name":"Halloween Recipes","ID":104310}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Beef Recipes","ID":100413},{"Name":"Cheese Recipes","ID":100417},{"Name":"Cheese Soup Recipes","ID":101413},{"Name":"Milk","ID":102025},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029},{"Name":"Soups, Stews & Chilies","ID":101989}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"All Taste Recipes Magazine Recipes","ID":107457},{"Name":"Taste Recipes Magazine Recipes","ID":107265},{"Name":"Taste Recipes Magazine Soup Recipes","ID":107505}],"WinningRecipes":[{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Winning Soup Recipes","ID":107235}],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":304353},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Beef Soups","ID":0},{"Name":"Cheeseburger Soups","ID":306723},{"Name":"Soups","ID":306699},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Saucepan","ID":304016},{"Name":"Skillet","ID":304020},{"Name":"Stovetop Cookware","ID":304005},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Beef","ID":307308},{"Name":"Cheese","ID":306910},{"Name":"Ground Beef ","ID":307320},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Velveeta","ID":306979},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Dinner","ID":304292},{"Name":"Lunch","ID":304297},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Sauteing","ID":304243},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 cup: 354 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.","NoOfRatings":726,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Cheeseburger-Soup_EXPS_SBZ23_2832_DR_10_06_1b_v2.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Cheeseburger-Soup_EXPS_SBZ23_2832_DR_10_06_1b_v2.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"
Cheeseburger Soup Tips<\/h2>
What can I substitute for the Velveeta and ground beef?<\/h3> Any low melting-point cheese, such as Swiss or cheddar, can be substituted for the Velveeta. Or, use pepper jack for a kick. If you\u2019re looking to cut a bit of fat from this soup, replace the ground beef with ground sirloin, round or turkey.
How do you store cheeseburger soup? Can I freeze it?<\/h3> You can store soup<\/a> by letting it cool completely and placing it in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Soups with starches and dairy (like cheeseburger soup) are not ideal for freezing. But these soups are<\/a>!
Can I add bacon?<\/h3> Yes, you can always add bacon. Top bowls with crumbled cooked bacon for a bacon-cheeseburger twist. Be sure to check out these other cheeseburger-inspired recipes<\/a>."}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43640,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312672,"name":"Soups","slug":"soups","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312607,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Choose from a large selection of ingredients when making these irresistible soup recipes, including gazpacho, potato soup, vegetable soup, lentil soup, chicken soup, chowder, turkey soup, broth, bean soup, ham soup, barley soup, meatball soup and more.","parent":310796,"count":3143,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/soups\/"},{"term_id":312733,"name":"Cheeseburger Soups","slug":"cheeseburger-soups","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312668,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for cheeseburger soup? Taste Recipes has the best cheeseburger soup recipes from real cooks like you, featuring reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.","parent":312672,"count":25,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/soups\/cheeseburger-soups\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Cheeseburger Soup"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n