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Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup Recipe – The Creamiest, Cheesiest Comfort in a Bowl

Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

This rich, creamy soup combines ground beef, cheese, and hearty vegetables to recreate the flavors of a cheeseburger in every spoonful. Whether cooked on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, it's a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal perfected over years and inspired by a childhood challenge.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Worcestershire sauce optional, for added depth

Equipment

  • Large pot or slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet. Drain excess fat.
  2. Transfer beef to a slow cooker or large soup pot. Add diced carrots, celery, potatoes, and chicken broth.
  3. Simmer until vegetables are soft (slow cooker: low for 4–6 hours; stovetop: simmer 30–40 minutes).
  4. Stir in butter, cream, shredded cheddar, and Velveeta. Stir until melted and creamy.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to taste. Serve hot, optionally topped with bacon, paprika, or green onion.

Notes

For best results, add cheese and cream toward the end of cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently and stir in more cream if needed to restore consistency.