Homemade Cheeseburger Soup with Baby Potatoes
Homemade Cheeseburger Soup with Baby Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food that brings together the classic flavors of a cheeseburger in a creamy, satisfying soup. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this hearty dish is quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. With tender baby potatoes, savory ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese, each spoonful offers warmth and nostalgia. In just 45 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that the whole family will adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved or quartered)
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 medium diced onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional for thickening)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, celery for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add ground beef and garlic; cook until beef is browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in baby potatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- If desired for thickness, whisk in flour. Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Adjust seasoning as needed; serve hot with your choice of garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg