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Velveeta Cheeseburger Soup

Velveeta Cheeseburger Soup

A delicious family loving soup with hamburger, Velveeta cheese and potatoes

Course Soup
Cuisine American
About Velveeta Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 520 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb bacon cut into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small onion peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 6 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 8 oz. Velveeta cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Instructions

  1. Add bacon pieces to a medium sized pan. Cook over medium heat until crispy, stirring as needed.
  2. Remove bacon from the pan and drain grease.
  3. Add the ground beef, break into pieces, and cook until browned. Drain grease.
  4. Raise heat to medium-high, then add the onion, and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the butter, then stir in minced garlic, and the rest of the seasonings. Allow to sauté for about 2 minutes.

  6. Add the cooked bacon, potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a light boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

  7. Add the cornstarch to the milk and whisk until dissolved. Stir mixture into the soup.
  8. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  9. Serve hot, and enjoy! Garnish with diced green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Velveeta Cheeseburger Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 115mg38%
Sodium 1778mg77%
Potassium 1535mg44%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 783IU16%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 369mg37%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.