Description

A comforting and creamy cheeseburger soup slow-cooked to perfection, packed with ground beef, potatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, diced
4 cups (960ml) beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
2 cups (about 200g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons butter and sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Transfer browned beef, sautéed onions, and garlic to the crockpot. Add peeled and cubed potatoes, diced carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until potatoes and carrots are tender.
About 30 minutes before serving, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tablespoons flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Slowly whisk in heavy cream to the roux, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and silky.
Pour the creamy cheese mixture into the crockpot and stir well. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Cover and cook on low for another 15-20 minutes to warm through and thicken.
Stir well before serving and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a splash of broth or milk if soup is too thick.

Notes

For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use dairy-free cheese. For gluten-free, replace flour with cornstarch. Avoid freezing after adding cream and cheese to prevent separation. Browning beef well is essential for flavor. Add cheese at the end to avoid clumping. Stir before serving to redistribute cheese evenly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5-6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1.5 cups per s
Calories: 350400
Fat: 28
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 2
Protein: 22

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