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Cheeseburger Soup with Baby Potatoes

A rich and creamy cheeseburger-inspired soup made with ground beef, tender baby potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a large pot and drain excess fat.
  2. Melt butter in the same pot and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic.
  3. Stir in flour and cook briefly to form a roux.
  4. Slowly whisk in broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add baby potatoes and cook until tender.
  6. Reduce heat and stir in milk, cream, beef, and cheese.
  7. Season to taste and serve hot.

Notes

For best texture, shred cheese fresh and avoid boiling after adding dairy.