What if you could enjoy all the flavors of a cheeseburger in a comforting, warming soup? This Cheeseburger Soup brings together the best elements of a classic cheeseburger—savory ground beef, melted cheese, and even a buttery hamburger bun topping—for a hearty meal that is perfect for cold nights or casual gatherings. This soup is packed with flavor and textures, from the rich broth to the crumbled bacon and crunchy dill pickle relish garnish. It’s an easy-to-make dish that’s sure to satisfy your cheeseburger cravings in a fun new way.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons salt, divided use
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped white onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups small potatoes, quartered
1½ cups shredded American cheese, divided use
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 hamburger bun
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
1 ounce bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons of finely sliced green onions (for topping)

Instructions:

Cook the Ground Beef: In a spacious saucepan, warm the vegetable oil over medium heat. Incorporate the ground beef along with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Sauté the beef for about 5-7 minutes, stirring with a spoon to break it apart until it’s nicely browned. Once fully cooked, transfer the beef to a plate and set it aside.
Sauté the Onion: In the same pot, add the chopped white onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the flour and stir well to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Add the Broth and Potatoes: Gradually pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth texture. Add the quartered potatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Melt the Cheese: Lower the heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded American cheese, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining teaspoon of salt.
Reintroduce the Beef: Add the cooked ground beef back into the soup. Stir everything together and let it simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Prepare the Bun Topping: In a small pan, melt the butter and toast the hamburger bun until golden brown on both sides. Cut the bun into small pieces and set aside.
Assemble and Serve: Ladle the cheeseburger soup into bowls. Garnish each bowl with the remaining shredded American cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and a dollop of dill pickle relish. Add the toasted hamburger bun pieces on top for a delightful crunch.

Conclusion:

This Hearty Cheeseburger Soup captures all the classic elements of a cheeseburger in a rich, creamy soup form. The savory ground beef, melted cheese, tender potatoes, and crunchy toppings make this dish irresistible. It’s the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights or when you want to switch up your burger routine. Serve it with extra hamburger bun pieces or a side salad, and enjoy this fun, flavorful take on a beloved favorite.

Hearty Cheeseburger Soup: A Comforting Classic in a Bowl

A rich and creamy soup with ground beef, potatoes,and American cheese, topped with crumbled bacon, dill pickle relish, andtoasted hamburger bun pieces for a full cheeseburger experience in a bowl.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons salt divided use
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped white onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups small potatoes quartered
1½ cups shredded American cheese divided use
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 hamburger bun
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
1 ounce bacon cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons of finely sliced green onions for topping

Instructions

Cook the Ground Beef: In a spacious saucepan, warm the vegetable oil over medium heat. Incorporate the ground beef along with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Sauté the beef for about 5-7 minutes, stirring with a spoon to break it apart until it’s nicely browned. Once fully cooked, transfer the beef to a plate and set it aside.
Sauté the Onion: In the same pot, add the chopped white onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the flour and stir well to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Add the Broth and Potatoes: Gradually pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth texture. Add the quartered potatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Melt the Cheese: Lower the heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded American cheese, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining teaspoon of salt.
Reintroduce the Beef: Add the cooked ground beef back into the soup. Stir everything together and let it simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Prepare the Bun Topping: In a small pan, melt the butter and toast the hamburger bun until golden brown on both sides. Cut the bun into small pieces and set aside.
Assemble and Serve: Ladle the cheeseburger soup into bowls. Garnish each bowl with the remaining shredded American cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and a dollop of dill pickle relish. Add the toasted hamburger bun pieces on top for a delightful crunch.

Keyword Cheeseburger soup