Instant Pot Cheeseburger soup is a cheesy and hearty soup that is the perfect one-pot meal, combining your favorite cheeseburger flavors into a delicious and comforting soup that can be made quickly and easily all in your pressure cooker.
This easy Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup is a family favorite and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish and the perfect cold weather meal.
This kid-friendly recipe has that cheesy flavor that kids love. This Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup is creamy, warm, and comforting. It has cubed potatoes that are tender and full-flavored as well as chopped carrots and celery.
This soup essentially makes a complete meal! Check out this Ravioli Casserole, it's another easy and cheesy kid-approved meal.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make - After prepping the ingredients, it's as easy as dumping it all into the pot and letting the pressure cooker do all the work.
- Kid-friendly - With the flavors of a cheeseburger this delicious soup is sure to be a hit with the kids.
- Great make-ahead option - It's easy to make this ahead and serve it the next day. It may be even better for it.
- It's comfort food - It's a cheesy soup that is hearty, warm, and delicious. The whole family is sure to love it.
- It has fresh veggies in the soup making it a perfect recipe to sneak veggies into the meals.
Ingredients in Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup
Simple ingredients are used in this easy cheeseburger soup recipe.
- ground beef
- white onion, chopped
- carrots, chopped
- chopped celery
- basil
- parsley
- chicken broth
- Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- American Cheese
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- milk
- salt
- black pepper
- cornstarch
- water
Garnish
- cooked and chopped bacon
- sour cream
- green scallions (green onions)
- shredded cheddar cheese
How to Make Instant Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
This Instant Pot cheeseburger soup recipe uses basic ingredients and has tons of flavor.
Turn the Instant Pot to the saute function, cook the beef, and crumble it. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Drain grease if necessary.
Press cancel.
Add the russet potatoes, chicken broth, and the rest of the ingredients except for the milk, cheese, and cornstarch.
Close the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) for 5 minutes.
Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 5 minutes before performing a quick release for the remaining pressure and removing the lid.
Set the pot back to the saute function and add in the cheese, stir to melt.
Add the milk and mix until combined. Press cancel on the Instant Pot.
Create a cornstarch slurry by combining the cornstarch and water before stirring it into the pot.
Allow the sauce to thicken for about 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve with chopped bacon, green scallions, sour cream, cheese, etc.
TIP: If not using lean ground beef, make sure to drain any excess grease to cut down on the fat content in the soup.
Variations in Cheeseburger Soup
- Use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of beef for a lighter option.
- Use red potatoes instead of russet potatoes.
- Puree half the soup for a thicker texture.
- Substitute the chicken broth for beef broth or beef stock.
- Swap out the American cheese for Velveeta cheese for a smoother texture.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings, including dill pickle, lettuce, and diced tomatoes in addition to the crispy bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
What's Needed to Make Instant Pot Hamburger Soup
Instant Pot: At least a 6 qt Instant Pot or other pressure cooker is needed to make this recipe.
Skillet: A skillet is necessary for browning the ground beef and for cooking the bacon.
Ladle: A ladle is useful to easily serve your cheeseburger soup when it's ready to serve.
How to Store Cheeseburger Soup
Whether you're making a batch of Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup to eat right away or to freeze for a later meal, it can easily be done following these instructions.
To store leftovers, allow the soup to come to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container. Place the soup in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
The first step is to allow the soup to reach room temperature before pouring it into a freezer bags or a freezer-safe airtight container. Make sure to label and date the container. When frozen properly, cheeseburger soup will last for up 2-3 months in the freezer when frozen properly.
FAQ's
How do I make my cheeseburger soup extra creamy?
To make your cheeseburger soup even creamier, you can try adding cream cheese or use Velveeta cheese instead of the American cheese and the sharp cheddar cheese.
What ingredients can I substitute for potatoes in cheeseburger soup?
If you're looking for an alternative to potatoes in your cheeseburger soup, cauliflower is a good alternative. Cauliflower is a low carb option compared to potatoes with fewer calories. The pressure cook time will remain the same and it will still be cooked on High Pressure.
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If you're looking for a slow cooker version, check out this Easy Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup and these other easy meals.
📖 Recipe
Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
Cheeseburger Soup
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 white onion - chopped
- 1 cup carrots - chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 ½ teaspoons basil
- 1 ½ teaspoons parsley
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups Russet potatoes - peeled and cubed
- 6 ounces American Cheese
- 6 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup water
Garnish
- chopped crispy bacon
- sour cream
- green scallions
- shredded cheese
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to Saute and cook the ground beef.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Drain grease if necessary.
- Press cancel.
- Add the potatoes, chicken broth, and seasonings to the pot.
- Close the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK for 5 minutes.
- Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 5 minutes before removing the lid.
- Set the pot back to Saute and add in the cheese, stir to melt.
- Add the milk.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by combining the cornstarch and water before stirring it into the pot.
- Allow the sauce to thicken for about 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Serve with chopped bacon, green scallions, cheese, etc.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of beef for a lighter option.
- Use red potatoes instead of russet potatoes.
- Substitute the chicken broth for beef broth or beef stock.
- Swap out the American cheese for Velveeta cheese.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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