Spicy Cheeseburger Soup

⏱ 40 mins 🍽 6-9 serving(s) 🏷 Vegetable

This robust soup captures the essence of a classic cheeseburger in a comforting bowl. It combines ground beef with potatoes, carrots, and a blend of vegetables, all simmered in a creamy, cheesy broth. The addition of jalapeno and cayenne pepper provides a pleasant warmth. Ready in about 40 minutes, it yields a satisfying meal for 6 to 9 people.

Spicy Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups cut potatoes (skin optional)
  • 2 small carrots (optional)
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 (8 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. Cook the onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic in a minimal amount of oil.
  2. Introduce the ground beef to the pan and continue cooking until it is fully browned.
  3. Remove any excess fat from the pan by draining it off.
  4. Pour in the water, then add the potatoes, optional carrots, rotel tomatoes, and beef bouillon. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pan and let it simmer for 15-20 min or until the potatoes become tender.
  5. Stir 2 cups of milk into the soup.
  6. Combine the flour with the remaining.5 cup of milk until no lumps remain. Pour this mixture into the soup along with the Velveeta cheese.
  7. Continue cooking until the soup is smooth and has thickened. Mix in the cayenne pepper. The soup is now ready to serve.
  8. For a milder version, use mild rotel tomatoes and omit the cayenne pepper. it remains delicious.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium839300 mg

Recipe details

CategoryVegetable
Authordaman23369