Description
Make this easy, hearty soup that tastes just like a classic cheeseburger in a bowl. It is a creamy, one-pot comfort meal perfect for chilly weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Optional: 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in the beef broth. Add the diced potatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the simmering soup, stirring constantly until the soup thickens slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it is completely melted and the soup is creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding cheese.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Serve hot, topping each bowl with crumbled bacon and chopped pickles, if desired.
Notes
- Shred your own cheese for the creamiest texture; pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
- For a low-carb version, substitute the potatoes with cauliflower florets.
- If you want a tangier flavor, add 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard when you add the broth.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 90