This cheese soup with meat is essentially a cheeseburger in soup form - and it's just as satisfying. The combination of savory ground beef, melted cheddar, and tender vegetables creates a bowl that's pure comfort food.
Kids and adults alike devour this soup. It's hearty enough to be a complete meal and hits all those familiar flavors that make comfort food so appealing. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings.
Choosing Your Meat
Ground beef is classic, but you can switch it up:
- Ground beef (80/20) - Best flavor, juiciest results
- Ground turkey - Leaner option
- Ground chicken - Milder flavor
- Italian sausage - Extra seasoning built in
Making It Your Own
Customize with your favorite toppings:
- Crumbled bacon on top
- Diced pickles for that burger taste
- A dollop of sour cream
- Crispy fried onions
Serving Suggestions
- Crusty bread or dinner rolls
- Side salad to balance the richness
- Serve in bread bowls
- Top with extra shredded cheese
Cheese Soup with Meat
Hearty cheeseburger-style soup with ground beef and cheddar.
Nutrition per serving
425Calories
26gProtein
22gCarbs
28gFat
2gFiber
4gSugar
Ingredients
Instructions
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Brown the meat. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot.
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Sauté vegetables. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic to the pot. Cook 6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
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Make the base. Add butter and let it melt. Sprinkle flour over everything and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in beef broth and milk. Add diced potatoes. Simmer 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
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Add cheese. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese one handful at a time, stirring until each addition melts completely.
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Serve. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Recipe Notes
- Leaner option: Use ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese.
- Bacon lovers: Add 6 strips crumbled bacon on top.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat gently.
- Slow cooker: Brown meat first, then add all to slow cooker for 4 hours on low.
