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Creamy 30-Minute Cheeseburger Soup Recipe with Russet Potatoes

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A quick and easy creamy cheeseburger soup featuring ground beef, russet potatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 200 grams)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Optional garnish: chopped green onions or crispy bacon bits

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed but leave a little for flavor.
  2. Add butter to the pot, then sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the beef and onion mixture and stir constantly for about 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Gradually whisk in the beef broth and milk, making sure no lumps form. Add the diced russet potatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender and soup thickens naturally.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a splash of milk if the soup is too thick.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with green onions or bacon bits if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Cook the flour thoroughly with the beef and butter to avoid gritty texture. Drain excess fat but leave a little for flavor. Add cheese off heat to prevent clumping. If soup thickens too much after sitting, warm gently with a splash of milk. Russet potatoes break down to thicken soup naturally; for chunkier texture, add potatoes later or use waxy potatoes like Yukon gold. For dairy-free, substitute milk and cheese with plant-based alternatives. For low-carb, swap potatoes with cauliflower florets.

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