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White bowl filled with cheeseburger soup topped with relish, tomatoes and croutons
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Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup is creamy, cheesy, and a comforting weeknight dinner! Top with pickle relish, diced tomato, and easy hamburger bun croutons to round out all the cheeseburger flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 -10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 large clove of garlic minced or grated
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 16 ounces Velveeta cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 32-ounce carton beef or chicken stock
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • 3 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 ounces of bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced dill or 2 tablespoons dried dill

For the croutons:

  • 2 sesame-topped hamburger buns cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
  • Heavy pinch of seasoned salt

For garnish:

  • Hamburger bun croutons
  • Sweet or dill pickle relish
  • Fresh diced tomatoes
  • Shredded cheese
  • Cooked and crumbled bacon

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with the seasoned salt and black pepper. Add onion and garlic to beef halfway through cooking. 
  • If needed, strain fat from the meat. Return meat to the pot, then sprinkle in flour and stir to combine.
  • Whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until thickened.
  • Add the Velveeta in batches and whisk into meat, milk and flour mixture until melted and combined. 
  • Once all the cheese is melted and combined, add the beef or chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add the carrots and potato and simmer until the vegetables are soft but still hold their shape, about 15-20 minutes. 
  • 5-10 minutes before serving, add the bacon and fresh or dried dill. Stir to combine and continue to let simmer.
  • To make the hamburger bun croutons: Preheat oven to 375℉. Toss cubed hamburger buns with the olive oil or melted butter and a heavy pinch of seasoned salt. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until croutons are golden brown.
  • Serve the soup with hamburger bun croutons, relish, and diced tomato as desired.