🎉 Introduction
This Best Cheeseburger Soup is everything you love about a classic cheeseburger—savory beef, creamy cheese, tender potatoes—turned into a rich, cozy bowl of comfort. It’s thick, satisfying, and packed with familiar flavors that make it a guaranteed family favorite.
To fully respect your rules, this recipe is 100% pork-free. Instead of bacon, we use extra lean ground beef and butter to build deep, savory flavor without sacrificing that classic cheeseburger taste. The result is a creamy, cheesy soup that feels indulgent, nostalgic, and incredibly comforting.
Perfect for chilly nights, easy weeknight dinners, or meal prep, this cheeseburger soup is simple to make and impossible to resist.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
🛒 Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Vegetables
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled and diced
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth
Creamy Base
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
Cheeseburger Flavor
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
These ingredients create a thick, creamy, and classic cheeseburger-style soup.
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1:
Heat a large soup pot over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Step 3:
Drain excess fat if necessary and keep the beef in the pot.
Step 4:
Add the butter to the pot and let it melt.
Step 5:
Stir in the diced onion, carrots, and celery.
Step 6:
Cook for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 7:
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 8:
Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mixture.
Step 9:
Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
Step 10:
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps.
Step 11:
Add the diced potatoes and stir well.
Step 12:
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 13:
Simmer for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Step 14:
Stir in the heavy cream.
Step 15:
Add the mustard and lemon juice for classic cheeseburger tang.
Step 16:
Reduce heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 17:
Stir gently until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth.
Step 18:
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 19:
Simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 20:
Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 4–6
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: About 50 minutes
Perfect for cozy dinners and comforting family meals.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator:
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. - Freezer:
Not recommended due to the cream and cheese. - Reheating:
Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth or cream if needed.
🥄 Variations
- Extra cheesy: Add more cheddar cheese
- Thicker soup: Mash some of the potatoes
- Milder flavor: Reduce mustard slightly
- Protein boost: Add extra ground beef
- Veggie twist: Add corn or peas
These variations keep the heart of Best Cheeseburger Soup while letting you customize it.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Does this really taste like a cheeseburger?
Yes—rich, cheesy, and savory with classic tang. - Why add mustard and lemon juice?
They mimic the acidity of burger toppings. - Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, it tastes even better the next day. - Is this soup kid-friendly?
Absolutely. - Why use russet potatoes?
They help thicken the soup naturally. - Can I use another cheese?
Cheddar gives the best flavor and melt. - Is this soup very thick?
Yes—creamy and hearty. - Can I double the recipe?
Yes, perfect for meal prep. - Does the cheese ever clump?
Not if added on low heat. - Is this a full meal?
Definitely—filling and satisfying.
🏁 Conclusion
This Best Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort meal—creamy, cheesy, and packed with familiar flavors everyone loves. Made pork-free but still rich and satisfying, it’s a one-pot dinner that turns simple ingredients into pure comfort. Serve it once, and it will quickly become a household favorite.
Best Cheeseburger Soup – Ultra Creamy, Hearty & Comfort-Food Perfection
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat if necessary and keep the beef in the pot.
- Add the butter to the pot and let it melt.
- Stir in the diced onion, carrots, and celery.
- Cook for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mixture.
- Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Add the diced potatoes and stir well.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- Add the mustard and lemon juice for classic cheeseburger tang.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Stir gently until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezer:
Not recommended due to the cream and cheese. Reheating:
Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth or cream if needed. 🥄 Variations Extra cheesy: Add more cheddar cheese Thicker soup: Mash some of the potatoes Milder flavor: Reduce mustard slightly Protein boost: Add extra ground beef Veggie twist: Add corn or peas These variations keep the heart of Best Cheeseburger Soup while letting you customize it. ❓ 10 FAQs Does this really taste like a cheeseburger?
Yes—rich, cheesy, and savory with classic tang. Why add mustard and lemon juice?
They mimic the acidity of burger toppings. Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, it tastes even better the next day. Is this soup kid-friendly?
Absolutely. Why use russet potatoes?
They help thicken the soup naturally. Can I use another cheese?
Cheddar gives the best flavor and melt. Is this soup very thick?
Yes—creamy and hearty. Can I double the recipe?
Yes, perfect for meal prep. Does the cheese ever clump?
Not if added on low heat. Is this a full meal?
Definitely—filling and satisfying. 🏁 Conclusion This Best Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort meal—creamy, cheesy, and packed with familiar flavors everyone loves. Made pork-free but still rich and satisfying, it’s a one-pot dinner that turns simple ingredients into pure comfort. Serve it once, and it will quickly become a household favorite.
