Description
A rich, cheesy, and creamy twist on a cheeseburger in soup form—this Easy Cheeseburger Soup is quick to prepare and perfect for chilly days. No potatoes needed, just classic burger flavors in a cozy, comforting bowl.
Ingredients
For the Soup Base:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Texture:
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
Optional Add-Ins for More Flavor:
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms or bell peppers
Toppings (Optional):
- Extra cheddar cheese, shredded
- Crispy Beef bits
- Chopped green onions
- Diced pickles
Instructions
1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess grease and set the beef aside.
3. In the same pot, add onions and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour in the beef broth and return the cooked beef to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in cream cheese until melted.
7. Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously.
8. Add cheddar cheese and stir until the soup is smooth and creamy.
9. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with extra cheese, Beef bits, or green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
This soup is excellent for meal prep—flavors develop even more after a day in the fridge.
Customize the soup with your favorite cheeseburger toppings like diced pickles or tomatoes.
Make it spicier with red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg