All-American Cheeseburger Soup

3.3 from 20 ratings

Here's a fun and tasty soup recipe the whole family can enjoy. For the full cheeseburger effect, serve on toasted buns with all the fixings.

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
214-ounce cans reduced-sodium beef broth
2 medium-sized potatoes, chopped coarsely
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1 8-ounce package shredded cheddar and american cheese blend
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 cup whole milk
6 cocktail buns or brown-and-serve rolls, split
1 tablespoon butter, melted, or olive oil
assorted condiments, such as pickles, onions, lettuce, mustard, and/or ketchup, for serving (optional)

Directions

In a large pot, cook the beef, onion, celery, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender; drain the fat. Sprinkle flour on the beef mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until the potatoes are tender, for 10 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, cheese, tomato paste, ketchup, and mustard. Cook and stir until the soup comes to a gentle boil. Stir in the milk and heat through.
Preheat the broiler.
Place the split buns, split sides up, on a broiler pan. Brush with the melted butter or olive oil. Broil 4-5 inches from the heat until golden, for about 1 minute. Serve the soup with toasted buns and top with condiments.