Creamy Cheeseburger Potato Soup
A creamy, cheesy, absolutely delicious soup recipe loaded with ground beef, bacon, and potatoes. This hearty Cheeseburger Potato soup is perfect for serving as a delicious meal itself.
Ingredients
- ½ pound Bacon cut into ¼ inch pieces
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- ½ medium Onion peeled and diced
- ¼ cup Butter
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried Parsley
- 1 tsp dried Basil
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp coarsely ground Black Pepper
- 6 medium Russet Potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 8 ounces Velvetta Cheese cut into ½ inch cubes
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Add bacon to a medium pan, and cook over medium heat until crispy, stirring as needed.
- Remove bacon, and drain grease.
- Add the ground beef, break into pieces, and cook until browned. Drain grease.
- Raise heat to medium-high, then add the onion, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the butter, then stir in minced garlic, and the rest of the seasonings. Allow to saute for 2 minutes.
- Reduce the temperature to low, then add the cooked bacon, potatoes and chicken broth. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Add the cornstarch to the milk, and whisk until dissolved. Stir into the soup.
- Add the cheese, and stir until melted.
- Serve hot, and enjoy! Garnish with diced green onions if desired.
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.