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Cheeseburger Soup with Baby Potatoes

A creamy, hearty soup with ground beef, tender baby potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese inspired by classic cheeseburgers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1.5 lb baby potatoes halved
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups broth chicken or beef
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in butter.
  3. Stir in flour, then whisk in broth.
  4. Add potatoes and simmer until tender.
  5. Stir in milk, cream, beef, and cheese until smooth.

Notes

Add toppings just before serving for best texture.