Here’s a rich, comforting Cheeseburger Soup recipe—tastes like a cheeseburger in a creamy bowl.
🍔🧀 Cheeseburger Soup
🧾 Ingredients
Base:
- 500g ground beef (mince)
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 carrot (diced)
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
Creamy mix:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream (or more milk for lighter version)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp flour (to thicken)
- 2 tbsp butter
Seasoning:
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp mustard (gives “burger” flavor)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
🔪 Instructions
1. Cook the beef
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Remove excess fat if needed.
2. Add vegetables
- Add onion and garlic to the beef.
- Cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add potatoes and carrots.
3. Simmer
- Pour in broth.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 12–15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Make it creamy
- In a small pan, melt butter.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute (this makes a roux).
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
5. Combine
- Add milk mixture into the soup pot.
- Stir well and let it thicken slightly.
6. Add cheese
- Lower heat.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cream, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Top with:
- Extra shredded cheese 🧀
- Croutons (like burger buns) 🍞
- Pickles (for real cheeseburger taste)
- Crispy bacon bits (optional)
🔥 Tips
- Don’t boil after adding cheese (prevents graininess)
- For thicker soup, add more roux or reduce broth
- For “fast food style” flavor, add a tiny splash of ketchup or pickle juice
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker version, a budget Pakistani version, or a copycat McDonald’s-style cheeseburger soup.
