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Easy Stovetop Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

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Make this creamy, hearty cheeseburger soup on the stovetop. It tastes like your favorite burger in a bowl, packed with ground beef, potatoes, and cheddar cheese. This is a quick, family-friendly comfort meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups diced potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces Velveeta or sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
  • Optional toppings: cooked bacon bits, chopped pickles, diced raw onion

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the beef broth. Add the diced potatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Pour this mixture slowly into the simmering soup, stirring constantly until the soup begins to thicken.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed Velveeta or cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is smooth and creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cheese.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve the soup hot, topped with shredded cheddar, bacon bits, chopped pickles, and diced onion, if desired.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the flour with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup cold water, added in Step 4.
  • You can substitute the fresh potatoes with 2 cups of frozen hashbrowns; add them when you add the broth in Step 3, reducing the simmer time slightly.
  • This recipe is easy to adapt for a slow cooker; brown the beef and sauté the onions/garlic separately, then transfer everything to the slow cooker (except the milk and cheese) and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir in the milk and cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

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