Who’d have imagined that a classic diner blue plate special could morph so successfully into a bowl of soup? Cheeseburger Soup started out as a playful idea, but ended up a staff hit. It’s got everything a good burger should— a little fun and a whole lot of flavor!
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6 servings (8½ cups)
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When it comes to cheese soups, boiling is an enemy because it can cause curdling. Once the cheese is added, just let the soup gently simmer.
Instructions
Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sirloin and cook until brown. Add onions, celery, carrot, and garlic; sweat over medium-low heat, 10 minutes.
Stir in broth, potatoes, and basil; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook potatoes until fork-tender, 10–12minutes.
Melt remaining 3 Tbsp. butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 1–2minutes. Whisk in milk until smooth; add to soup and cook until thickened, 3–4minutes.
Stir in Cheddar, ketchup, and mustard until cheese melts; season with salt and pepper. Top soup with pickles and serve with shoestring fries.
Use a wooden spoon to break up the large chunks while browning the meat to avoid clumping.
To ensure a smooth soup without lumps, make the roux in a separate pot and stir into soup.
To enhance the soup with more cheeseburger flavor, stir ketchup and mustard in at the end.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 394
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 510mg 21%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 14g 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 28g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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There are a lot of recipes for this soup on the internet but this is honestly the best! Tastes just like your favorite cheeseburger. I top mine with dill relish and crispy bacon. Puts it over the top, thanks Cuisine at Home for another great recipe!
