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Our Cheeseburger Soup recipe is thick, creamy, and loaded with the flavors of our favorite dinner: cheeseburgers with corn on the cob and potatoes! This is a family favorite that we make anytime the weather gets a bit cool.
“Mom, what’s for dinner?”
Seriously. How many times have I heard that in my life? Many times. Too many times, some might say.
Well, we were wandering through the grocery store this afternoon when my daughter asked that very question.
“Cheeseburger Soup,” I replied.
Oh, you guys. She was not amused. Cheeseburgers. In soup. This kind of crazytalk must be dealt with swiftly and severely. Off with my head.
After answering at least 673 questions about how exactly I was going to turn cheeseburgers into soup, I gave up and shouted “Just wait! Just you wait! It’s going to be fabulous soup and you’re going to love it!” Then I stomped off. Like a child. Because, why not?
I’ve really got this parenting thing down.
Let’s do this!
Ingredient Notes:
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Ground Beef – This cheeseburger soup starts with ground beef. You can use a lean ground beef or a fattier blend. You’ll drain the grease either way.
Veggies –We’ll need peeled and diced potatoes, canned corn, diced sweet onion, and minced garlic.
Chicken Stock – This will make up the base of the soup and add plenty of flavor. Beef stock would also work, but I like chicken broth.
Flour & Milk – You’ll melt some butter and then whisk in some flour and milk to make a roux that will help thicken up the soup and add flavor!
Sharp Cheddar – I’d recommend starting with a block of good quality sharp cheddar and dicing it into small cubes or shredding it.
Seasoned Salt – You’ll add this to the ground beef while it cooks for some extra flavor. We like Lawry’s but you can use any brand you want!
What We Love About This Recipe:
- With lots of ground beef, potatoes, corn, and cheese you can make this soup into a whole meal!
- This cheeseburger soup is just as good, if not better, when serving leftovers. It’ll thicken up even more in the fridge, but can be thinned out with milk while reheating, if desired.
- One of our favorite meals is cheeseburgers, corn on the cob, and french fries – this has all the components in one pot!
How to Make Cheeseburger Soup Recipe:
Ground Beef: To start, you’ll want to brown some beef and onions in a stock pot until the meat is cooked through.
Potatoes & Corn: Then you’ll want to toss in some diced potatoes and frozen corn. I know what you’re thinking – I’ve never had corn or potatoes in a cheeseburger and you’re right!
But, I’ll bet you’ve served corn on the cob alongside some french fries with cheeseburgers many times. That’s the vibe I’m going for here. 😉
Chicken Broth: Add in your broth and let your cheeseburger soup simmer away until the potatoes are nice and tender.
Flour & Milk: Add some butter to a small pot and melt. Whisk in some flour and then add in some milk. Let that cook until thickened a bit and then add it to your soup.
Cheese: Mix in the shredded or cubed cheddar cheese. Stir well and let the cheese melt and the soup thicken a bit.
Serve: That’s all there is to it…this cheeseburger soup recipe is super easy and ready in about 40 minutes! Total win in my house.
Cheeseburger Soup Toppings:
A bowl of soup is great and all, but it’s the toppings that really make soup special, in my opinions!
For our cheeseburger soup recipe, we recommend adding the following toppings to your bowl of soup:
- Air Fryer Croutons (so simple!)
- Diced Tomato
- Chopped Pickles
- Green or Yellow Onions
- Shredded Cheddar
- Crumbled Bacon
Serving Suggestions:
We love to serve this cheeseburger soup with a side salad topped with our Greek dressing or this keto ranch dressing!
If you’d like a bread on the side, our beer bread is so simple to whip up!
Of course, we also love our quick dinner rolls, sweet cornbead recipe, and my dad’s famous homemade biscuits.
FAQs:
You can keep any leftover soup stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Yes! You can freeze leftover soup in a freezer safe container or ziplock bag for up to a few months.
Those aren’t normal cheeseburger ingredients, but you’ve probably enjoyed burgers served up with fries and corn on the cob. It all comes together in this cheesy soup!
MORE HOMEMADE SOUP RECIPES TO TRY:
- Crockpot Potato Soup: This is a family favorite and I love how easy it is to make!
- Homemade Tomato Soup: This recipe makes an appearance on our table about once a week.
- Instant Pot Bean Soup: If you have an Instant Pot, you’ll want to try this classic soup recipe!
- Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup: This one is a favorite and a classic!
- Keto Taco Soup: Nobody will even know they’re eating low carb!
Don’t forget to use my Cream of Chicken Soup in the next casserole that calls for the canned stuff!
Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 5 tablespoons butter divided
- 15 ounces canned corn drained
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced into bite sized chunks
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar diced into small cubes or shredded
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until cooked through. Drain the fat, stir in the seasoning salt to coat the beef, and set the beef aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the bottom of the stock pot set over medium heat. Once melted, add the onions and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and parsley and cook 1 more minute.
- Add the corn, potatoes, cooked ground beef, and chicken stock to the pan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Whisk in the milk and cook until thickened to consistency of a thin gravy.
- Add the flour mixture to the pot of soup, along with the cheddar.
- Stir to combine and continue cooking over medium-low heat until the cheese has melted and the soup has thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with croutons, diced tomatoes, and green onions, as desired.
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This recipe was originally published in October 2013. It’s been updated with new photos in January 2023.
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
What a great product! I am going to have to go check those out!!! Love this soup also looks so hearty and tasty!
MelanieL says
I made this last night and we loved it!!! I did not use the spice cubes, I just used dried basil and chopped my own garlic, but I would like to try the cubes:) I’ll be making this all winter long, thanks!
Kelly says
I just happen to have a very hungry football player @ home that will be trying this tonight !! Thanks for all the yummy ideas 🙂
sharonjo says
I had cheeseburger soup at a potluck last year during the holidays. It was delicious, and your recipe sounds perfect.
I’ve never heard of, or seen, Pop & Cook or Dorot, but I love the idea and am definitely going to look for them next time I shop at Wal-Mart. My little local grocery store doesn’t carry fresh herbs so having a frozen alternative on hand would be great.
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
Seriously, dude, this is crazy!! Droooooooool!
Emily @ Life on Food says
This sounds amazing! I wish the weather would turn a bit colder so I could enjoy a hot bowl without sweating to death.
Karly says
Right?! I just turned my air on. It’s October. Ugh.
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
I love, love, love Dorot Herbs! Make my life so much easier. This soup sounds delish- cannot wait to give it a try!
Nikki @Seeded at the Table says
I have never heard of or seen those little nifty poppy things! Super cool!!! The cheeseburger soup, strangely enough, looks beautiful! 🙂
Karly says
Haha! Thank you. Soup is so hard to photograph!
Carla says
I am going to try this recipe for Cheeseburger Soup. I will have to make a couple of adjustments, for dietary reasons. My husband is gluten intolerant so I shall thicken the soup with corn starch. We each have diverticulosis and thus, I shall omit the corn. However, I am sure that the soup will turn out fine. It sounds such a nice hearty soup that along with a salad or G.F. biscuits/rolls will make a delicious supper for a cool night. Our nights are even cooler than yours, as we live in the north, and we will be having frost tomorrow night.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Amazing! I may just have to make this for dinner tonight!
MelanieL says
My husband just returned from a business trip in Illinois and he came home proclaiming that “cheeseburger soup” was on every menu of the restaurants there! Maybe it was a local thing?!? I looked up a few recipes but I’m loving yours…will try it soon:)
Karly says
Really? That’s so funny! Especially since I’m from Illinois. Ha!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Sometimes life calls for stomping off like a child. There’s nothing wrong with it, and, if anything, it makes us feel better. I love this soup. It’s going on the menu. Pinned!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I’m all about those frozen herbs, have been using them for years – they are a savior when you run out of fresh herbs or feeling lazy. Plus you can totally make your own cubes too if you have a herb garden! Winning all around!
Your soup looks delicious, pinning!
Lydia says
I have a similar version I make in the crockpot with pickles and onions! Plus I turned it into as lowfat as you can without losing flavor. I love your addition of corn too.
Karly says
I bet pickles are a great addition! Onions, too, but my family is too picky for that. 😉
Jen M O says
My husband just asked me if I had heard of cheeseburger soup. Now, I will have to make him up some. Thank you. It looks good.
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
This soup look amazing!!