Cheeseburger Soup
If you love a good, juicy cheeseburger but want something warm, comforting, and spoonable, this Cheeseburger Soup is about to be your new obsession. It has everything you crave in a burger: seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, tender potatoes in place of a bun, and that rich, creamy broth that makes you want to go back for just one more ladle.
It’s hearty, kid-approved, and perfect for busy weeknights or game-day gatherings. One pot, simple ingredients, BIG flavor, the way comfort food should be.
What You Need to Make Cheeseburger Soup
All measurements in the recipe card below.
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Shredded carrots
- Minced garlic
- Cornstarch
- Small Yukon potatoes
- Sour cream
- Chicken broth
- Velveeta cheese
- Magic Meat seasoning
- Kinder’s Hamburger seasoning
- Creole Trinity & Herb seasoning
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Cheeseburger Soup
1
Brown the beef
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and season with Magic Meat + Kinder’s Hamburger seasoning. Cook until browned, then drain off the grease.
2
Add aromatics
Stir in the diced onion, shredded carrots, and minced garlic. Let them cook until softened and fragrant.
3
Add potatoes
Toss in the diced Yukon potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes to start them softening.
4
Build the broth
Pour in the chicken broth, then add the sour cream, Velveeta cubes, and Creole Trinity & Herb seasoning. Stir until the cheese starts melting into the soup.
5
Simmer until tender
Cover and continue cooking until the potatoes are fork-tender and the soup is thickening naturally.
6
Thicken & finish
Mix cornstarch with a splash of broth or water to form a slurry, then stir it into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Commonly Asked Questions
Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Yes! Ground turkey works great, just don’t skip the seasoning so you still get that burger flavor.
Do I have to use Velveeta?
Nope. You can swap in shredded cheddar, American, or even a cheddar-jack blend. Velveeta just makes it extra creamy.
Can this be made in a slow cooker?
Yes, brown the beef first, then add everything except sour cream, cheese, and cornstarch. Cook 4–6 hours on low, stir in the last ingredients at the end.
Does it reheat well?
Very well! Store in an airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat low and slow, don’t boil, or the dairy can separate.
What toppings go best?
Crumbled bacon, dill pickles, shredded cheddar, green onions, toasted sesame buns, or croutons, anything you’d put on a burger works here.
Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small or 1/2 large onion diced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp mince garlic
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 bag small Yukon potatoes diced small
- 8 oz sour cream
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 16 oz velvets cheese
- 2 tbsp magic meat seasoning
- 1 tbsp kinders hamburger
- 2 tbsp Creole Trinity and herb
- S&P to taste
Instructions
- In a pot cook your meat, season (magic meat and kinders) and drain out the grease. Add in your onions, carrots, and garlic. Let cook till soft
- Add in potato’s and let cook 5 minutes.
- Add in your broth, sour cream, and cheese and more creole Trinity and herb.
- Cover sbd let cook till potatoes soft, add in cornstarch and S&P as needed.
