Description
Cheeseburger Chowder is a hearty and creamy soup that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger in a comforting bowl. This recipe features ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery simmered in a cheesy broth for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup sweet onion chopped
- 1 1/2 cups carrots chopped into rounds
- 1 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 5 cups water
- 3 cups potatoes diced
- 1 envelope chicken noodle soup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
- 1 lb ground beef cooked
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup Velveeta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- dash pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Cook Vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until tender.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in water, potatoes, chicken noodle soup mix, garlic powder, and chicken bouillon. Simmer until potatoes are cooked.
- Finish Soup: Add cooked ground beef, milk, Velveeta cheese, sour cream, and pepper. Heat until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this chowder by adding toppings like crispy bacon, diced pickles, or shredded lettuce for a fun twist.
- For a lighter version, use lean ground turkey and low-fat dairy products.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg