Cheeseburger Soup Recipe (2024)

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Cheeseburger Soup is over the top comfort food. Forget the drive-thru! Grab a spoon (and a fork!) for this hearty Cheeseburger Soup right at home. It’s an American classic reimagined in soup form and it is oh so easy to make. This is seriously easy soup making, y’all.

We sure do love making soup around here. Some people think soup isn’t really a meal. Some of those people may be my children. But I disagree. A good hearty soup, combined with a salad, baked potato and some great bread is one of my favorite meals.

Whether you are entertaining for the Super Bowl, serving a crowd of teenagers or just have a hankering for a cheeseburger, this Cheeseburger Soup is perfectly pleasing! This easy satisfying soup is made with ground beef, cheddar cheese, onions, garlic, tomatoes, a bit of mustard, plus a hint of pickles, because what cheeseburger is complete without pickles? Just be sure to make plenty because this cheesy bowl of goodness will have everyone going back for seconds!

This soup could not be easier to make. Begin by browning ground beef in a large stock pot. Once browned, transfer the beef to a bowl or plate to wait. Sauté the diced onion, then add the garlic, along with salt and pepper and sauté for a quick minute before adding the flour. To thicken up the soup, a bit of flour is sprinkled over the top, stirred in and cooked for a couple of minutes.

As mentioned, flour is used as a thickener. Cooking it for a couple of minutes before adding the liquid helps to remove that flour-y flavor. It may even become slightly browned, but that’s okay. BUT, if you are avoiding flour, heavy cream may be substituted (see recipe notes).

Next, add dried parsley, pickle juice, mustard, beef broth, diced tomato and the browned hamburger. Stir it all together and bring everything to a simmer. Cover and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes. Lower the heat, then stir in half and half and the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine and to melt the cheese. Cook on low for at least 10 more minutes and you’re done. All that’s left to do is to grab a spoon and dig in!

This Cheeseburger Soup reheats very well. It could be made ahead by a day or two, covered and refrigerated until ready to rewarm before serving. Serve warm with a variety of garnishes like more shredded cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, diced pickles, croutons or jalapenos.

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Cheeseburger Soup

Yield: 8-10

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

A hearty soup that tastes just like a cheeseburger.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups diced onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated/minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour* (see notes for substitutions)
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 24 ounces beef broth
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, add ground beef. Break apart beef and cook until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer ground beef to a bowl or plate; cover and set aside.
  2. Add butter to pan. Once butter has melted, add the diced onion; cook stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper; continue to cook stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  3. Sprinkle flour* over and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Mixture will be dry and flour may become slightly browned.
  4. Stir in parsley, pickle juice, mustard, beef broth, diced tomatoes and browned hamburger; stir to combine well. Bring to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Lower heat, add half and half and shredded cheese; stir until melted. Continue cooking on low heat for another 10 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Notes

*If needed, substitute a gluten-free thickener or substitute heavy cream. If substituting heavy cream, stir in the heavy cream and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.

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Originally published February 2, 2017.

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56 comments on “Cheeseburger Soup Recipe”

  1. LybertyReply

    This came out fantastic! I had to substitute tomato paste for the diced tomatoes, which gave it a fun color and the flavor was still great! Thank you for sharing!

  2. marciaReply

    my goodness! is this ever good.. with a good slice of american processed cheese it taste like mcdonalds!! lol no joke so good. thank you

  3. TracyReply

    OMG this soup is SO DELICIOUS!!!! I would rate it 10/5 … is that possible? (I’m a dill pickle lover so this soup really gets me! LOL) Thank you so much for sharing.

    • Amy Johnson

      I’m so happy you like it as much as we do, Tracy! 😊

  4. EvanReply

    As Jessica F suggested, we thought it tasted just like Krystals. Next time, we’ll garnish it with bacon for some bacon cheeseburger soup!

  5. KathyReply

    Omg! Just made this soup today, is so delicious! I did add bacon crumbled but that’s all I did. This is the best tasting cheeseburger soup I have ever had. Thank you so much for sharing!!

    • Amy Johnson

      I am getting ready to make a big pot of it in a few minutes and I’m totally going to add bacon. What a great idea!

  6. JanetReply

    Do yourself a favour and make this soup. It is delicious. I add bacon cause hey why not! and save some bacon pieces to sprinkle on top along with fresh tomatoes diced and some shredded lettuce. Serve with a nice crusty bread.. Mmmmm

  7. SharonFromMichiganReply

    W.O.W. is this soup awesome! Couldn’t eat just one bowl, had to go back for seconds! My husband and my son loved it too. I made the whole recipe as listed and we only have enough left for one bowl each for lunch tomorrow (LOL)! I will definitely be making this again – thank you for such a great recipe!

  8. JillReply

    This is my new fav. Super tasty and filling. Whole family loved it and asked when I’m making it again.

  9. JaimeReply

    Has anyone tried freezing this soup? If so did you freeze it with the cream?

  10. janet pooleReply

    This soup is so good, my husband is not a soup lover and he loved it,thanks for the recipe

  11. Kristen McNamaraReply

    This has become a staple in my house and I have now made my friend become addicted. I am so obsessed with this recipe that I usually have some in my fridge most days. Normally anything supposed to be cheeseburger like is too tomato based. I always add extra pickle juice and diced pickles in the soup itself. Love this soup so much!

  12. Colleen OliverReply

    I just made the cheeseburger soup but I also cut up pickles and put them in there . Amazing ! Thank you also my question is can I freeze it individually for myself ?

  13. Tammy GruebbelReply

    Excellent! On our soup rotation. 5 stars all the way!

  14. JillReply

    Can I use chicken broth if I don’t have beef broth?

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Cheeseburger Soup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is cheeseburger soup made of? ›

This soup has beef and cheese in it along with onions, celery, and potatoes. It can be on the dinner table in about 45 minutes—very doable on a weeknight.

Do you drain hamburger meat for soup? ›

Do you drain hamburger meat for soup? If your ground beef has a more fat than 90% lean beef, you will need to drain off the fat. For example, if you use 85% lean or 80% lean ground beef you will want to drain the fat after cooking the meat.

Can I use cream cheese to thicken soup? ›

It might be tempting to add sour cream or softened cream cheese to help thicken the soup, but these dairy products only work in certain circ*mstances. You must blend cream cheese or sour cream, either with an immersion blender or a full-size blender, for it to thicken a soup.

What is cheese soup made of? ›

Milk and/or broth such as chicken broth or stock are used to form the liquid basis for cheese soup. Additional ingredients can include half and half, beer, bread crumbs, butter, eggs, onion, onion juice, garlic, vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and celery, spices and seasonings.

What do you call a soup with meat in it? ›

The dish we call stew may start the same way as a soup, and can include many of the same ingredients used in soup (meat, fish, vegetables, whatever). Stews are cooked by simmering or slow boiling, known as stewing.

How to make soup more filling? ›

Adding whole grains to soups will make soups thicker, more filling and more nutritionally dense. Great whole grains to add to soups include barley, bulgur wheat, rice and even smaller grains like amaranth and quinoa.

How many calories in a serving of cheeseburger soup? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
400Calories
23gFat
28gCarbs
21gProtein
Nov 23, 2023

What is one soup three side dishes? ›

In fact, ichi means one and ju means soup, while san is three and sai refers to dishes—so ichiju-sansai literally means, "One soup, three dishes." Rice and pickles are always served as well, but the soup and other dishes are free to change depending upon the season and what you'd like to eat.

Why do you put brown meat in soup? ›

During cooking, beef undergoes many chemical changes, affecting its appearance, taste and texture. Browning or searing the lean outer surface of your beef produces the rich, deep meaty colours, flavours and aromas we love. This browning process is known as the Maillard reaction.

What to do with grease from ground beef? ›

Toilets, sinks, and floor drains are all off-limits as gluey oils and animal fats will destroy your plumbing. Instead, turn to your garbage can. Cooled, solidified oil can be thrown in the trash once it is placed into a sealed container.

Why has my soup gone brown? ›

It looks as though some of your potatoes might have got a bit scorched. Did you fry them off before adding the liquid? The colour from the browned potatoes could be what is turning it brown.

Why isn't my cream cheese melting in soup? ›

Cheese is a particularly tricky addition to soups because if the temperature of the soup is too hot or too cold, the cheese won't melt properly and will start to clump. Temperatures over 150 degrees Fahrenheit will cause the cheese to release liquid too fast as a result of broken protein bonds.

Why did my cream cheese curdle in my soup? ›

Applying too much heat to dairy base sauce. or soup can be a common mistake made in the kitchen. This can cause the soup to become separated and curdled.

What cheese is good for soup? ›

The best cheese for a soup generally has a meltability and smooth texture, like Gruyère, fontina, Monterey Jack.

What is Mcdonald's cheeseburger meat made of? ›

Here are the facts: All of our burger patties in the U.S. are always made with 100% USDA-inspected beef. That's the only ingredient: 100% real beef. Our patties contain no preservatives or fillers, and the only thing we ever add is a touch of salt and pepper when the patties are sizzling hot on the grill.

What's minestrone soup made of? ›

Onions, carrots, and celery add depth of flavor to its herb-flecked tomato broth, and starchy beans and pasta make it nice and thick. I toss in green beans for texture, and, as a final finishing touch, I top it off with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

What is the cheeseburger patty made of? ›

Over time, I have learned that for great burger patties, simple is best. The best patty requires nothing more than ground beef, salt and pepper. This recipe for homemade cheeseburgers uses the following ingredients; Ground beef; the fattier, the better.

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