Classic Cheeseburger Soup
This soup tastes just like a classic All-American Cheeseburger from your favorite local diner! Use regular cheddar or Velveeta. Both are delicious but Velveeta captures that right off the grill from the diner or drive-through flavor. Toppings are almost limitless. I've offered a few suggestions for you below.
Servings: 6
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon light oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, may substitute corn starch for gluten-free option
- 5 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 2 medium potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1- 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, do not drain
- 10 oz Cheese - select one of these 3 options: Velveeta, cut into 6 pieces, or 14 slices American cheese slices, or 10 ounces medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1- 6 oz. can tomato paste
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 3 Tablespoons Dijon-style mustard, may substitute for regular mustard
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
Assorted Condiments:
- pickles, diced fresh onions or scallions, black or green olives, crispy-cooked bacon crumbles, more shredded cheese (try bleu cheese), fresh tomatoes
- Croutons or homemade crostinis, to simulate a classic bun
Instructions
- Add 1 teaspoon of oil to bottom of a large pot. Heat to medium and add 1 onions, ½ cup celery and 2 cloves garlic. Cook about 2 minutes to release flavors. Add 1 pound ground beef and continue to cook until meat is browned. Drain fat.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried basil over beef mixture and then sprinkle 2 Tablespoons of flour over as well; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in 5 cups broth and 2 potatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, 10 ounces cheese, 6 ounces tomato paste, ⅓ cup ketchup and 3 Tablespoons mustard. Cook and stir until cheese melts and soup comes to a gentle boil. Stir in milk and heat through.
- Serve with desired condiments.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 925mg | Potassium: 1438mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 737IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 4mg