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Best Creamy One-Pot Cheeseburger Soup with Potatoes and Cheddar

A close-up of a bowl of creamy cheeseburger soup, featuring ground beef, potatoes, melted cheddar, and a dollop of sour cream with chives.
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Make this easy cheeseburger soup that tastes like your favorite burger in a bowl. It is creamy, hearty, and comes together fast for a perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 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 cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onion tops (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off any 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 more minute 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 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Pour this slurry into the simmering soup, stirring constantly until the soup begins to thicken.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until it is completely melted and the soup is smooth and creamy.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cheese to prevent it from separating.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve the hearty soup hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chives, if desired.

Notes

  • For a Bacon Cheeseburger Soup variation, cook 4 slices of crumbled bacon with the ground beef and stir the bacon bits back in before serving.
  • To make this a Keto Cheeseburger Soup, omit the potatoes and use 1/2 cup heavy cream instead of the milk/flour slurry. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream with the milk and skip the flour entirely.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, you can mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cheese.

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