Creamy Cheeseburger Soup - It's the ultimate comfort fix, perfect for the whole family to enjoy! Tender potatoes, savoury ground beef, all enveloped in a luxuriously creamy, cheesy broth. Think of it as a delightful chowder with a scrumptious twist of cheeseburger goodness!
This comforting Soup isn't just a one-time wonder. It's a batch-cooking champ! Whip up a big pot on the weekend, and you've got some lunches or dinners sorted for the week ahead. It reheats like a dream, maintaining all that cheesy, savoury goodness with every spoonful.
Calories in Cheeseburger Soup
This Cheeseburger Soup serves 6 and is 357 calories per serving.
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Ingredients Needed
Here are some notes on the ingredients used in this recipe:
- Ground Beef (Mince): Opt for extra lean ground beef (5% fat) to keep the soup lower in calories.
- Onion: Adds depth and sweetness to the soup base.
- Carrot: Provides natural sweetness and a pop of color to the soup.
- Garlic: Infuses the soup with aromatic flavour. I use fresh garlic but you can use lazy garlic or minced garlic if you prefer. 1 clove is equal to 1 teaspoon of minced.
- Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes are perfect for this recipe as they offer a creamy texture and hold their shape well when cooked. In the UK use any yellow fleshed potato liked desiree or golden kings
- Butternut squash: Adds creaminess and a subtle sweetness to the soup without adding excessive calories.
- Chicken Stock: I favour chicken stock for its milder flavour and widespread availability. However, feel free to use lamb stock if you prefer. It's essential to use the correct ratio of stock cubes to water, as not all stock cubes are identical. Using too few can lead to a bland, watery broth, while too many may create a stock that's overly salty.
- Salt and black pepper: These basic yet essential flavour enhancers are key for elevating the taste of your dishes. No food will ever be bland when these are used to season to taste.
- Milk: I use 2% milk or semi skimmed (skimmed is not recommended as it's has too high a water content). The milk is used to add creaminess to the soup while keeping the calorie count lower compared to using cream.
- Strong mature cheddar: Adds a rich and tangy flavour to the soup, providing that classic cheeseburger taste.
- Cornstarch: Acts as a thickening agent to give the soup its creamy consistency.
- Low-calorie spray: Use your preferred choice of low calorie spray, I prefer olive oil or avocado sprays without any added emulsifiers.
- Parsley: Adds a fresh and vibrant touch to the finished soup, enhancing its overall flavour profile.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
How to Achieve a Low Calorie Creamy Soup
Creating the perfect balance of creamy goodness without packing in the calories was a challenge, but I cracked the code for this delicious Cheeseburger Soup. One of my top secrets? Incorporating butternut squash, semi-skimmed milk, and cornstarch.
These ingredients work together harmoniously to infuse the soup with a rich, velvety texture without loading it up with excess calories. It's the ultimate win-win situation: all the creamy comfort you crave, without any of the guilt.
Serving Suggestions
This soup is a hearty meal in a bowl with its tender vegetables, potatoes, and mini bites of burger meat.
But when I'm craving an even more satisfying meal, I love to serve it alongside slices of crusty bread, all while keeping it within my calorie allowance. Another fantastic option is enjoying it with some of this delicious Gluten Free Oat Soda Bread.
More Soup Recipes
Love a comforting bowl of soup? Check out these other low calorie soup recipes
- Chicken Chickpea Spinach Soup
- Sweetcorn and Leek Soup
- Minestrone Soup
- Easy Chickpea and Tomato Soup
- Spicy Sweet Potato, Red Pepper and Carrot Soup
- Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup with Chicken Meatballs
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FAQ for Cheeseburger Soup
Absolutely! Cheeseburger Soup freezes wonderfully. Once cooled completely, transfer it to airtight containers or freezer-safe bags. Make sure to leave some room for expansion. When ready to enjoy, simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through.
When stored properly in an airtight container, Cheeseburger Soup can last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to cool the soup completely before refrigerating it.
This Soup is perfect for taking on-the-go in a portable flask for lunches. Simply heat the soup thoroughly before pouring it into a preheated thermos or insulated flask. This will help keep the soup hot until lunchtime, allowing you to enjoy a comforting and hearty meal wherever you go.
To ensure your Cheeseburger Soup is gluten-free, be sure to check the labels of all your ingredients, especially the chicken broth and any thickening agents like cornstarch.
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Recipe Card
Creamy Cheeseburger Soup
Creamy Cheeseburger Soup - It's the ultimate comfort fix, perfect for the whole family to enjoy! Tender potatoes, savoury ground beef, all enveloped in a luxuriously creamy, cheesy broth. Think of it as a delightful chowder with a scrumptious twist of cheeseburger goodness!
Ingredients
- 455g (1lb) of extra lean ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrot, diced
- 1 clove of garlic, chopped
- 400g (14oz) of potatoes, peeled and diced - use a waxy variety of potato
- 400g (14oz) of butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 960ml (4 cups) of chicken broth
- salt and black pepper
- 360ml (1.5 cups) of 2% milk
- 120g (4.2oz) of strong good quality cheddar, grated
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- low calorie spray
- handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Add the butternut squash to a saucepan, cover with water, season with salt, bring to a boil and simmer until fork soft.
- Drain and add to a blender with the ½ cup (120ml) of milk and blend till smooth. Set aside.
- Spray a deep pot with some low calorie spray over a medium high heat
- Add the ground beef to the pan, season with salt and black pepper and fry till browned - don't break up too much, I think this soup works better with bigger chunks of beef, like mini burgers.
- Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion, carrot and garlic and fry for 7 mins to soften.
- Add the potato and stir to mix together.
- Pour in the stock
- Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the veg is tender.
- Add back in the beef and the blended butternut squash
- Add in the rest of the milk and slowly add in the cheddar cheese stirring as you do, until the cheese has all melted into the soup.
- Mix the cornstarch with a little water to make a paste
- Add this into the soup and continue to simmer on a low heat until the soup thickens up
- Stir in some fresh chopped Italian parsley, season as needed.
- Serve and enjoy!!
Notes
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- Gluten Free Friendly - use gluten free stock
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Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 357Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 21mgSodium 335mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 5gSugar 8gProtein 33g
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Rachael Whitton says
Hi Hunni
This sounds lovely do you think it could be made in a soup maker.
Vikkie Richmond says
I've GOT to try this!! It sounds right up my street and looks like it would fine in a soup maker too!
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
This soup is really lovely, not so pleasant on the eye for some, but it really is comforting and delicious - my kids love it.
Ginger says
I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I did have to substitute my butternut squash for an acorn squash as it’s what I had on hand and it was delicious!
Roxanne says
Hi, could this be done in slow cooker and if so would any of the ingredients need to be Fried off first? Thanks