Easy Cheeseburger Soup

This cheeseburger soup recipe is easy to make with hash brown potatoes, ground beef, and processed cheese for a comforting, family-pleasing meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 762 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 8 ounces processed cheese food
• 3 cups hash brown potatoes
• 1.5 cups milk
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in the same saucepan; add onion, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth, has brown potatoes, and browned beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small skillet. Add flour; cook and stir until smooth, about 1 minute. Add to soup; cook and stir soup for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

Step 4

Add cheese, milk, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat; add sour cream and stir well. Serve immediately.