Cheeseburger Ole Soup Food

THE BEST CHEESEBURGER SOUP

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef over medium high heat in a large dutch oven until it's no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Add the pressed garlic, stir and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add the onion, celery and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes until the onions become soft.
• Season with kosher salt and pepper then sprinkle the beef mixture with the flour. Stir and cook for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
• Add the milk, potatoes and drained tomatoes and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover the pot then cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring often, until the potatoes are soft.
• Meanwhile, slice the sourdough bread and butter one side of each slice. Sprinkle with garlic salt and broil for 5 minutes or until lightly browned and toasty. Cut into bite size pieces.
• Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the hot sauce and cheddar cheese. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley and the garlic butter croutons, plus more cheese and hot sauce if desired. I like mine topped with spicy bread and butter pickles.

CHEESEBURGER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, ground beef and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly, 3-5 minutes. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.

CHEESEBURGER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, brown ground beef and onion.
• Add broth, celery, carrots, parsley and potatoes.
• Bring to a boil, and then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
• In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in flour.
• Add the milk, stirring until smooth.
• Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly.
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
• Stir in cheese; continue to stir until cheese is melted then serve.
• Do not boil.

CHEESEBURGER POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• For the toasted sesame buns: Set the oven to broil. Toss the sesame bun chunks on a sheet pan with the oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• For the cheeseburger potato soup: In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 7 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to cool, then roughly chop. Set aside.
• Add the beef and a pinch of salt to the Dutch oven and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes (it will continue to cook through). Add the onion, carrot, celery and a good pinch of salt and pepper and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and mustard powder and cook for another minute. Add the potatoes, stock, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a bunch of turns of pepper and bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are tender (pierce with a fork to check), 30 to 40 minutes.
• Add the heavy cream and 8 ounces cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
• Finish the soup with the pickle brine. Taste and adjust for seasoning as desired. Ladle the soup into bowls, then top with some of the remaining shredded cheese, pickles, bacon, a drizzle of ketchup, mayo if you're freaky, and toasted sesame buns.

CHEESEBURGER OLE SOUP

Steps:

• Brown the beef, drain. Melt butter, add onion and garlic, saute about 5 minute Add the rest of the ingredients except cheese. Simmer 1 hour. Add cheese and heat and stir until melted. Serve with sour cream, chopped hot peppers, green onions, black olives, cilantro, shredded cheese, more salsa, chips, tortillas or bread.