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Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

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Rich and hearty Cheeseburger Soup – loaded!

 

A bowl of cheeseburger soup garnished with bacon, pickles, onions and extra cheese

Our Cheeseburger Soup is so good and easy to make.

Loaded with beef, potatoes, vegetables and cheese, Cheeseburger Soup is amazing. Part of the appeal of this flavorful soup is going a little crazy with the toppings. We love a big bowl garnished with crumbled bacon, onion, shredded cheddar cheese and pickles for the total cheeseburger experience!

This soup is the perfect summer to autumn recipe. If you’re like me and are still grilling on the weekends before the cold weather takes hold, you’re already halfway to an amazing pot of cheeseburger soup.

Grill up your favorite hamburgers and make 3 or 4 extra burgers to use in this soup. No worries if you don’t have a grill, Simply sauté ground beef in a large Dutch Oven and you’re well on your way to a creamy, hot bowl of this delicious soup.

 

A pot of creamy cheeseburger soup

The perfect soup for your cheeseburger lover!

You probably know at least one person in your life who loves a juicy cheeseburger. Personally I know several, myself included! This is the best recipe to make for your cheeseburger loving folks. We start with previously grilled, leftover hamburgers crumbled and added to the base soup.

The base is made with chicken broth, potatoes, onions, celery and carrots. These are the classic flavor makers when it comes to developing delicious soup recipes.

Once the vegetables are tender the crumbled burgers, milk and cheese are added and warmed until thick and creamy. It’s really that easy to make with the unforgettable taste of home!

 

A tray of grilled hamburgers

Do you have to use grilled hamburgers?

No, you don’t have to use previously grilled hamburgers for this cheeseburger soup recipe. However, I think you’ll really like the flavor and love having this part of the recipe prepped ahead of time. Using leftover grilled hamburgers gives the ground beef a more authentic cheeseburger flavor.

There are many restaurants and diners that use grilled burgers in their cheeseburger soup and chili recipes too. If you don’t have a grill or it’s snowing outside, simply brown the beef until no longer pink in a soup pot, Dutch oven or skillet.

For added flavor, brown some bacon in the pan first, then drain off all the grease. Leave the crusty bits of bacon to flavor the ground beef – you won’t be sorry!

Can you make cheeseburger soup in the slow cooker or crockpot?

Yes. You have plenty of options to make this soup your own. If you want to make cheeseburger soup in the crockpot or slow cooker, you can! Simply grill the burgers ahead of time or brown a pound of ground beef in a skillet.

Drain the fat and add the chopped cooked beef to the slow cooker or crockpot. Add the broth, vegetables and part of the milk. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 4 hours.

Once the potatoes are tender turn the slow cooker to high. Add a slurry made with the remaining milk and cornstarch and the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir and cook until the soup is thick and the cheddar cheese is melted.

Can we use other kinds of cheese to make cheeseburger soup?

Absolutely! Velveeta cheese is a popular choice for cheesy soup recipes, but I encourage you to think outside the box here. Try adding half cheddar and half applewood smoked Gouda, hot pepper or Buffalo flavored cheese. You’ll want to pick something that melts beautifully and will contribute to the creamy texture of the cheeseburger soup.

 

 

A bowl of creamy cheeseburger soup garnished with bacon, onion and extra cheese

Guess what else you can do with this amazing cheeseburger soup recipe!

You can make it your own by adding shredded rotisserie chicken, ground turkey or even broccoli in place of the ground beef. This base is a great jumping off point for so many chowder-like soups. Check out our Buffalo Chicken Chowder recipe; I think you’ll want to make it next!

You might also like to turn this creamy base recipe into a steaming bowl of Salmon Chowder or our Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup. You’re going to love this soup! Enjoy

 

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Cheeseburger Soup

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Yield: 8
Course: Main, Soup
Author: Tricia
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Creamy, hearty and delicious with all the flavors we love in a juicy cheeseburger!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef, or 4 previously grilled hamburgers
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 small-medium stalks celery, diced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and shredded or diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth (about 4 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups whole milk, or half-and-half, divided
  • 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, good quality - not pre-shredded

For serving (optional):

  • bacon, cooked and chopped
  • fresh parsley leaves
  • dill pickles, chopped
  • red onion, minced
  • rustic bread, croutons, or toasted buns, cubed
  • additional shredded cheddar cheese
  • hot sauce
  • diced tomatoes
  • Ranch dressing drizzle
  • cream cheese or sour cream

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, brown the ground beef until cooked through leaving some large chunks, drain. Alternately, crumble four (quarter-pounpreviously grilled hamburgers and set aside.
  • Add the butter to the Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until melted. Add the celery, carrots and onion and sauté until crisp tender, about 10-12 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute or until fragrant. Add the potatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly, and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch into 1 cup of the milk (or half-and-haluntil blended.  Gradually stir the slurry into the soup. Bring it to a boil again and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly add the shredded cheddar cheese and the remaining cup of half-and-half. Cook and stir gently until the cheese is melted. Add the cooked ground beef and heat the chowder until steaming but not boiling. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve immediately garnishing each bowl as desired.

Recipe Notes

  • If the soup is too thick, add a little water, broth or milk to thin.
  • Use any combination of cream, milk or half-and-half but I recommend at least using whole milk. All half-and-half works well.
  • Leftover weekend grilled hamburgers are great for this soup. The charred, grilled flavor adds another dimension to this hearty, cheesy chowder.
  • If you’re garnishing the soup with bacon, cook it in the Dutch oven or soup pot first. Drain/remove the grease from the pot but don’t wipe out the crusty bits as they will flavor the soup as well. Continue making the soup in the Dutch oven.
  • Substitute your favorite cheese for part of the cheddar. Cheeses such as Smoky Apple Gouda, Buffalo Cheddar, Hot Pepper, or even Velveeta work well here.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 978mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3230IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 3mg

We love to enjoy soup all year long, but especially in the fall. Check out these 25 Sensational Soups and this Loaded Potato Soup for more soup inspiration.

 

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24 Comments

  1. Alice says

    May 4, 2022 at 11:32 am

    5 stars
    I made your cheeseburger soup and my husband and I just loved it.
    Will be making it for my grand & great grandchilren

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 5, 2022 at 7:22 am

      Thank you Alice! I hope all the kids (young and old) enjoy it too.

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  2. Jill says

    October 17, 2021 at 8:35 pm

    My husband is not a soup person, he told me I could make this anytime! It was an easy to make delicious soup! Next time we are going to change it up a bit!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      October 19, 2021 at 7:47 am

      Guys love their burgers for sure Jill! We really appreciate the feedback and for taking the time to comment. Maybe you’ve convinced your husband that soup can be delicious 🙂

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  3. Sheila says

    January 13, 2021 at 11:38 am

    We love this soup! Family always wants to join for dinner when they hear this is on the menu! Wondering if I could make a big batch and freeze some to be thawed and reheated later?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 13, 2021 at 4:50 pm

      Thank you Sheila! Yes you can make extra to freeze for later. I would undercook it just a little so the potatoes don’t turn to mush. Cool completely before sealing and freezing. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then rewarm gently. Enjoy!

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  4. Emily says

    September 26, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful! The next day I heated it up on the stove and added chicken broth and sour cream to reconstitute. It was even better!!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      September 27, 2020 at 8:41 am

      Thanks for the feedback Emily! So glad this was a home run 🙂 I love a good leftover and it sounds like you really elevated this delicious soup to another level. I’m trying the sour cream add-in next time! Thanks so much.

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  5. Linda says

    February 10, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    I make this for a group of healthy appetites at work! This soup is crazy good! Don’t think adding pickles is crazy….it seriously is the BEST addition!! Thank you for a great recipe!!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      February 10, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      Thanks Linda! So glad they enjoyed the soup. The pickles are a big surprise but I can’t imagine eating the soup without them. Thanks again for trying the recipe and for letting us know how it worked out for you!

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  6. Valerie Vincent says

    January 19, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    Made this yesterday and I cannot tell you the compliments I got over, and over. I thought I had a good cheeseburger soup recipe, this one knocks that one out of the park. Love the idea of the condiments on the side. This is my go to soup now, thank you for a great recipe!!!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 20, 2020 at 7:24 am

      Thank you so much Valerie! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and let us know how this turned out for you. So glad you enjoyed this hearty soup 🙂

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    • Lauren says

      September 19, 2021 at 12:45 pm

      Can’t wait to try this!! Is this a soup you can leave on low all day in a Dutch oven?

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      • Tricia Buice says

        September 20, 2021 at 7:05 am

        Hi Lauren. If left to simmer too long, I’m afraid the potatoes would turn to mush. You can add them later if you way, and that might work. If you just want to serve it throughout the day and keep warm, I would put it in a crockpot on low and add extra chicken broth if needed. It will be fine for a few hours, but not all day on the stove top. All the components are pretty small and don’t need long to cook. Thanks for the great question!

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  7. John / Kitchen Riffs says

    September 18, 2019 at 10:48 am

    Yup, cheeseburgers are a real weakness of mine. So I’m a perfect candidate to make this soup. Love the idea — and the flavors!!!! — of this. Neat recipe — thanks.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      September 18, 2019 at 10:52 am

      The guys really love this soup! Thanks John 🙂

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  8. Mimi says

    September 17, 2019 at 7:44 am

    Interesting! The name of this soup took me by surprise, and I was hesitant, but now I’m craving it. So smart to use already grilled burgers!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      September 17, 2019 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks Mimi! This restaurant favorite practically has a cult following. My husband loves it and hope you will too!

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  9. Chris Scheuer says

    September 16, 2019 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    What a fun, fabulous and delicious idea, Tricia! I’ve never made cheeseburger soup but that’s about to change!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      September 16, 2019 at 11:48 am

      Hope you enjoy this hearty, cheesy soup Chris! It really tastes like a cheeseburger especially with all the ‘extras’ on top!

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  10. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    September 16, 2019 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    I had the most delicious cheeseburger soup at a restaurant many years ago and I still think about it 🙂 Can’t wait to try your version. Looks perfect!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      September 16, 2019 at 11:47 am

      Some recipes really stick with us Jennifer. My husband said the same thing so I had to recreate it at home. He LOVES burgers and of course loves this soup. Thanks.

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  11. Larry says

    September 15, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    The soup looks delicious Tricia but still too hot here to think about soup – I save for later.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      September 16, 2019 at 7:29 am

      It will be cold soon enough Larry! Hope you’re doing well. Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

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