Cheeseburger Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 cup celery, diced

• 1 cup carrots, diced

• 3 cups peeled potatoes, diced

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 cups milk

• 2 tablespoons ketchup

• 1 tablespoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 2 tablespoons Cheese Whiz (optional, for extra “burger” flavor)

• 1 packet Clubhouse Au Jus gravy mix (optional, adds depth of flavor)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

• Optional toppings: crumbled bacon, diced pickles, or extra shredded cheese

Directions

1. Brown the Beef: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain well and set aside.

2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, melt the butter. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Return Beef & Add Flour: Add the ground beef back to the pot. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well until coated. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add Potatoes & Broth: Stir in the potatoes, chicken broth, and (if using) Au Jus mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

5. Add Milk & Cheeses: Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly. Add ketchup, mustard, and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Stir in Cheese Whiz if using.

6. Season & Serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley or toppings of choice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 395

• Protein: 21.6 g

• Carbohydrates: 22.4 g

• Fat: 23.7 g

• Sodium: 814 mg

Tips:

• The Au Jus mix gives the broth a richer, more “beefy” flavor, but the soup works great without it too.

• For extra protein, add 1 cup of Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese at the end. My husband doesn’t like these so I did not add.