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Cheeseburger Soup
Cheeseburger Soup became especially popular in the late 20th century as home cooks looked for cozy, family-friendly meals that combined familiar flavors in creative ways. Inspired by the classic American cheeseburger, this soup transforms ground beef, cheese, and simple vegetables into a creamy, hearty bowl of comfort. With tender rice, sweet carrots, and savory onion simmered in broth, then enriched with cheddar cheese soup and Velveeta, it delivers rich, melty goodness in every spoonful. It’s warm, filling, and perfect for chilly evenings or casual family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 720 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • ⅔ cup celery (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup carrots (shredded )
  • ½ cup onion (chopped )
  • 4 cups rice (cooked )
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef (browned)
  • 4 cups milk (approximately 4 cans)
  • 21 oz cheddar cheese soup (2 cans)
  • 2 lbs Velveeta cheese (cubed)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Simmer the Vegetables

  • In a large pot, combine chicken broth, celery, shredded carrots, chopped onion, and cooked rice.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.

Step 2: Brown the Beef

  • In a separate skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until fully browned.
  • Drain excess fat.

Step 3: Combine Ingredients

  • Add the browned beef to the simmering broth mixture.

Step 4: Add Dairy and Cheese

  • Stir in milk and cheddar cheese soup.
  • Add cubed Velveeta cheese and stir frequently.

Step 5: Melt and Finish

  • Simmer gently, stirring until cheese is completely melted and soup is smooth and creamy.
  • Serve hot.

Tips

  • Add diced potatoes for extra heartiness.
  • Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
  • Stir in crispy bacon bits for a bacon cheeseburger twist.
  • Add diced pickles on top before serving for authentic flavor.
  • Use sharp cheddar instead of Velveeta for a stronger cheese taste.
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika for depth.
  • Make it thicker by reducing milk slightly.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 38gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1650mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 620mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword cheesy, comfort food, family dinner, hearty soup, nostalgic food, vintage recipe, winter comfort
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