Homemade Creamy Cheeseburger Soup Without Potatoes Recipe
The easiest way to make Homemade Creamy Cheeseburger Soup Without Potatoes. This simple recipe gives you all that you love about cheeseburger soup with the creaminess while not including potato.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil optional
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small carrot finely diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard yellow or Dijon
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water for thickening
Optional Toppings
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooked crumbled bacon
- Chopped pickles
- Green onions
Instructions
Brown the Beef:
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if necessary and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same pot, add olive oil (if needed), onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Build the Flavor:
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer the Soup:
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Make It Creamy:
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
Thicken the Soup:
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the soup and let simmer until thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
Add the Cheese:
- Lower heat and slowly stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra cheese, bacon, pickles, or green onions if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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