About
Usually being a copycat can be, eh, kind of annoying. But when it comes to Copycat Cheeseburger Soup, well, there's nothing annoying about it! This creamy, cheesy, beef-infused spoon-sipper is just about as good as it gets. It brings you all the savory flavors you love from its handheld cousin and transports it from a bun to a bowl! America's favorite main course has never tasted better! You can mimic (and by that, we mean make) this Copycat Cheeseburger Soup anytime, we don't mind at all!
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3/4 cup onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
- 3/4 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 3/4 pounds potatoes, cubed and peeled
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2-4 cups processed cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- onion rings, optional, to taste, warm, for serving
- green onions, optional, to taste, thinly sliced, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -In large saucepan over medium heat, cook the beef, while crumbling it, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2 -Drain the excess grease and transfer the beef to a plate.
Step 3 -In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
Step 4 -Add the onion, the carrots, the celery, the basil, and the parsley to the butter and sauté until they are tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 5 -Add the potatoes, the cooked beef, and the broth to the veggies and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 6 -Reduce the heat and simmer the soup, covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Step 7 -While the soup is simmering, in a small skillet, melt the remaining butter.
Step 8 -Add the flour to the butter and cook, while stirring, until it is bubbly, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 9 -Add the flour mixture to the soup, bring it to a boil, and cook, while stirring, for 2 minutes.
Step 10 -Reduce the heat to low and stir the cheese, the milk, the salt, and the pepper into the soup, cooking until the cheese melts.
Step 11 -Transfer the soup from the heat and stir in the sour cream.
Step 12 -Serve the soup garnished with the onion rings and the green onions.
