• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Feels Like Home™ logo

white magnifying glass on a red circle
  • Shop
    • Christianity Downloads
    • Family Downloads
    • Food & Cooking Downloads
    • Hobbies & Crafts Downloads
    • Learning Downloads
  • All Recipes
    • By Course
      • Appetizers
      • Breakfast
      • Condiments & Spices
      • Desserts
      • Drinks
      • Lunches & Dinners
      • Side Dishes
      • Snacks
    • By Method
      • 30 Minute Meals
      • Oven
      • Stove Top
      • Air Fryer
      • Instant Pot
      • Slow Cooker
      • Copycat Recipes
      • Grill
      • Microwave
      • No Bake
    • By Meat
      • Beef
      • Pork
      • Chicken
      • Turkey
      • Seafood
      • Meatless
    • By Cuisine
      • Asian
      • Italian
      • Mexican
      • Eating after Bariatric Surgery
      • Gluten-Free
      • Vegetarian
      • Copycat Recipes
    • Comfort Food
    • Recipes for Foodie Kids
    • Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals
  • Dinners
    • Beef
    • Pork
    • Chicken
    • Turkey
    • Seafood
    • Meatless
    • Pizza
    • Stir Fry
    • Sandwiches
    • Pasta
    • Salads
    • Soup & Chili
    • Casseroles
    • 30 Minute Meals
    • One Pot
    • Crockpot
    • Instant Pot
    • Grilling
    • Side Dishes
  • Desserts
    • Ice Cream
    • Cakes
    • Cheesecake
    • Pies
    • Cookies
    • Candy
    • No Bake Desserts
  • Holidays
    • Super Bowl
    • Valentine's Day
    • St. Patrick's Day
    • Easter
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Mother's Day
    • Memorial Day
    • 4th of July
    • Labor Day
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • New Year's
    • Birthdays
  • Family
    • Parenting
    • Holidays & Celebrations
      • Birthdays
      • Valentine's Day
      • St. Patrick's Day
      • Easter
      • Mother's Day
      • Father's Day
      • Summer Picnics
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
      • New Year's Eve
    • Kids activities
      • Kids Crafts
      • Christmas Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers
      • Christmas Crafts for Kids
      • Christmas Crafts for Tweens & Teens
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • SHOP
  • RECIPES
  • FAMILY
  • FAITH
  • HEALTH
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    See More:   Comfort Food Gluten-Free Main Dishes Raising Foodie Kids Weeknight Meals

    Last Modified: Feb 27, 2024 by Tara Gerner Leave a Comment

    Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup

    66Facebook558PinterestXFlipboard
    624
    SHARES
    Jump to Recipe
    Pinterest Hidden ImagePinterest Hidden ImagePinterest Hidden ImagePinterest Hidden ImagePinterest Hidden Image

    Instant Pot cheeseburger soup is a rich and creamy, cheesy soup made with ground beef, potatoes, onions, and carrots in a cheese soup base. This Instapot soup is a huge hit and makes enough for a crowd.

    Instant Pot cheeseburger soup in a white bowlPin

    My original cheeseburger soup recipe, based on an old Taste of Home recipe, has been the #1 recipe on my blog since 2017. It has been viewed 5 million times since I published it in 2009 and shared over 65,000 times on Pinterest.

    The original cheese burger soup recipe goes together pretty easily, but it takes at least an hour to prepare.

    I wanted to come up with a way to make cheeseburger soup take less time without sacrificing the flavors and texture that we all love so much.

    The answer for me was the Instant Pot.

    I made some adjustments to the recipe, changing the order of certain steps, so that the roux, milk, and cheese all get added in the end.

    The original cheeseburger soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food - incredibly rich and delicious. This Instant Pot version is just as good - and maybe better because it's quicker and easier to make.

    What you'll need to make Cheeseburger Soup in the Instant Pot

    Equipment

    No special equipment is needed for this recipe beyond standard kitchen tools. You'll use a vegetable peeler, sharp knife, a can opener, a garlic press, a skillet, and of course, and an Instant Pot.

    Ingredients

    Instant Pot cheeseburger soup ingredients
    • Ground beef - I use one pound of 93% lean ground beef or ground sirloin. It makes the soup hearty and delicious.
    • Chopped white onion - I think the onion lends a wonderful sweetness to the soup.
    • Low sodium chicken broth - This is what makes the liquid in your soup. I suppose you could try low sodium beef broth; I never have, but it would taste good.
    • Diced potatoes - This is about 1 pound. The potatoes bulk up the soup and give it a nice bite beyond just the ground beef. I often use frozen hash brown potatoes because they're already peeled and cut into cubes. Easy peasy. There's no need to thaw them before adding to the soup.
    • Condensed cheddar cheese soup - This is 2 regular size cans. I mention this below in the variations section, but you could use regular or Mexican Velveeta in place of the soup. You could even leave out the cheese soup and use more shredded cheese at the end. If you skip the soup/Velveeta, you may need to add additional chicken or beef broth to keep the Instant Pot from giving you a burn warning. You'll also need to use some flour or cornstarch to thicken the soup after cooking.
    • Onion powder - Why use onion powder with real onion? I don't know, but it tastes good so I do it. My favorite onion powder is Three Onion Rub from The Pampered Chef. It's a little pricey, but it's so delicious.
    • Garlic - This is not in the original Taste of Home recipe, but it adds a spicy note to the soup which is magnificent.
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Heavy cream - This adds to the broth to make the liquid in the soup. My original Taste of Home recipe uses butter and regular milk. You could do that here if you were so inclined, but I went the easier route and used cream instead.
    • Shredded cheddar cheese - So many people commented on Pinterest and the original blog post that they used shredded cheese that I wanted to try it out. It's good this way. It's different from the original Velveeta soup, but it's still really good. So try it both ways and see what you like better. You can use any shredded cheese; I prefer sharp cheddar but you could use pepper jack or Monterey jack or anything really.
    • Chopped green onions - These go in the soup at the end and also on top of the soup for garnish.

    How to make this Instant Pot cheeseburger soup recipe in the pressure cooker

    Instructions

    1. Turn the Instant Pot on to sauté mode. Add the ground beef and onion. Saute until the meat is slightly pink (don’t completely cook the meat as it will continue cooking under pressure) and the onion is translucent. It should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the excess grease before proceeding.
      brown ground beef and onionsPin
    2. Add the broth and potatoes to the Instant Pot, making sure that the potatoes are evenly spread out in the pot.
      add broth and potatoes to the Instant PotPin
    3. Add in the soup, onion powder, garlic, and salt and pepper. Do not mix.
      add remaining ingredients to the Instant PotPin
    4. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and twist to lock the seal. Close the pressure valve on top by pushing it away from you. Set the pressure cooker to high pressure for one minute. Once it has finished cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release on the pressure by releasing the pressure valve manually.
    5. Set the Instant pot to cancel, and then turn on sauté mode. Once the ingredients to start to simmer, slowly add in the cream.
      add cream to cheeseburger soupPin
    6. Stir to fully incorporate, then add in the green onions. Mix.
    7. Stirring slowly with a large spoon, fold in the shredded cheese. Mix until melted and well incorporated.
    8. You can top with chopped bacon, more cheese, and green onions. Season with additional salt and pepper to your taste.
    9. Spoon into bowls and serve hot.

    Tips for the best cheeseburger soup

    Get the leanest ground beef you can. I buy 90% or 93% lean, depending on the store I'm shopping at (they don't all carry 93%). It's important to drain the excess grease off after browning so that your soup isn't greasy.

    Make sure you brown the meat before adding the rest of the ingredients. Browning meat gives it a better flavor than pressure cooking alone.

    My favorite potatoes are Yukon golds, but they can get a little mushy in the Instant Pot. I recommend that you use Russets instead, as those are a bit more firm. I would not recommend red potatoes in this recipe.

    Velveeta makes all the difference. Velveeta makes this soup thick and creamy. As I have said above, it is possible to use shredded cheese, and the soup will still taste great, but it will have a thinner, runnier consistency.

    a bowl of cheeseburger soup with a spoon and napkinPin

    Can you make cheeseburger soup on the stove?

    You sure can! Head over here for stove top cheeseburger soup instructions.

    Can you make cheeseburger soup in Crock Pot?

    You sure can! Head over here for Crockpot cheeseburger soup instructions.

    Cheeseburger soup variations

    It's hard for me to imagine this soup being any better than it is - it is already superlative!!! - but there are some adjustments that people have tried and discussed on Pinterest.

    • Vegetarian cheeseburger soup - Believe it or not, it's easy to make vegetarian cheeseburger soup! All you have to do is use vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth and TVP or veggie crumbles in place of the beef. Easy!
    • Keto cheeseburger soup - This soup is easy to make low carb! Simply replace the potatoes with an equal amount of chopped cauliflower. It will still be delicious!
    • Bacon cheeseburger soup - Add crumbled bacon or bacon bits when you add the cooked ground beef into the soup.
    • Change the meat. You could substitute a different meat for the ground beef. Try ground turkey, Italian sausage, ground pork, or even ground chicken.
    • Change the cheese. As I mentioned above in the ingredients section, the original Taste of Home recipe uses pepper jack or Mexican Velveeta, but I changed it up in this recipe. If you prefer the original flavor, you could substitute the cheese soup with Mexican Velveeta (about 12 ounces, cut into cubes). You could also try shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, shredded Monterey jack cheese, some combination of the three, or regular Velveeta. As long as you use the right amount (12 ounces by weight), I think the soup will be great.
    • Add vegetables. The original recipe calls for shredded carrots and diced celery. Some Pinterest commenters have also added mushrooms, bell peppers, or canned tomatoes.
    • Use different soup - I prefer a super cheesy cheeseburger soup, but if you want to cut the cheese a bit, you could use cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.
    • Add spices - 1½ teaspoons of Italian seasoning and/or 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika make this awesome soup even better.
    • Use beef broth. The original Taste of Home recipe called for chicken broth, and I'm not really sure why because beef broth would probably taste better. I'm going to try beef myself the next time I make it.
    • Stovetop cheeseburger soup - This soup is really simple to make on the stove. Click over here for stovetop cheeseburger soup instructions.
    • Crockpot cheeseburger soup - This soup is really simple to make in the Crockpot. Click over here for Crockpot cheeseburger soup instructions.
    a spoonful of cheeseburger soup that was made in the InstapotPin

    Garnish your cheeseburger soup!

    Add toppings to your soup just before serving. There are some suggestions below, and it would be awesome to try one or a combination.

    • Crumbled bacon
    • Sour cream
    • Shredded pepper jack
    • Sliced green onions
    • Diced red onion
    • Fresh parsley
    • Diced tomato
    • Chives
    • Dill pickles or dill pickle relish
    • Red pepper flakes
    • Croutons - try bun croutons by dicing a hamburger roll, spritzing it with some butter-flavored cooking spray, and toasting the cubes in the oven at 375ºF for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, turning once or twice during cooking.

    Storing cheeseburger soup

    Cheeseburger soup reheats beautifully. Once it's totally cool, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. When you want to eat it, you may need to thin it with a tiny bit of broth.

    To freeze, let the soup cool to room temperature and then spoon it into zippered freezer bags. Squeeze out the excess air and lay flat in the freezer. It will keep up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator prior to heating in the microwave or on the stovetop.

    Potato-based soups get a little weird after freezing and then thawing, so be aware of that. I do freeze it though if I've made too much. I'd rather deal with mushy potatoes than throwing out spoiled soup.

    More easy soup recipes

    Check out these other delicious soups, stews, and chowders while you're here:

    • Cheesy Vegetable Soup
    • Slow Cooker Potato Soup
    • Crockpot Corn Chowder
    • The Best Simple & Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
    • How to Make Hot and Sour Soup
    • Crockpot Beef Stew
    • Black Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
    • How to Make Soup from Scratch

    This cheeseburger soup is the best soup you will ever eat, bar none. It is cheesy and hearty and thick and rich. Your whole family will love it!

    Recipe

    Instant Pot cheeseburger soup made with cheddar cheese soup

    Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup

    Instant Pot cheeseburger soup, originally from Taste of Home, is a rich and creamy, cheesy soup made with ground beef, potatoes, onions, and carrots in a cheese soup base. This Instapot soup is a huge hit and makes enough for a crowd.
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 770 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Smooth edge can opener
    • Garlic press

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • ¾ cup onion diced
    • 1½ cups chicken broth or beef broth
    • 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes peeled, diced
    • 21 ounces condensed cheddar cheese soup
    • 1 tablespoons onion powder
    • 2 cloves garlic pressed
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese
    • 1 bunch green onions chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Turn the Instant Pot on to sauté mode. Add the ground beef and onion. Sauté until the meat is slightly pink (don’t completely cook the meat as it will continue cooking under pressure) and the onion is translucent. It should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain excess grease before proceeding.
    • Add the broth and potatoes to the Instant Pot, making sure that the potatoes are evenly spread out in the pot.
    • Add in the soup, onion powder, garlic, and salt and pepper. Do not mix.
    • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and twist to seal. Close the pressure valve on top by pushing it away from you. Set the pressure cooker to high pressure for one minute. Once it has finished cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release on the pressure by releasing the pressure valve manually.
    • Set the Instant pot to cancel, and then turn on sauté mode. Once the ingredients to start to simmer, slowly add in the cream. Stir to fully incorporate, then add in the green onions. Mix.
    • Stirring slowly with a large spoon, fold in the shredded cheese. Mix until melted and well incorporated.
    • You can top with chopped bacon, more cheese, and green onions. Season with additional salt and pepper to your taste.
    • Serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 770kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 1444mg | Potassium: 1151mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1988IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 396mg | Iron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe? Pin it for later!Follow @FeelsLikeHome or tag #FeelsLikeHomeBlog!
    66Facebook558PinterestXFlipboard
    624
    SHARES

    More The Best Easy Main Dish Recipes

    • a whole BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza on a pizza stone
      BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza
    • a white bowl full of canned chicken salad and topped with two pecan halves
      Canned Chicken Salad Recipe
    • Scallops and pasta with asparagus in a white wine garlic butter sauce on a white plate
      Scallops and Pasta in White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce
    • one warm turkey bacon wrap held in a napkin
      How to Make the Best Warm Turkey Bacon Wrap

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    5 from 6 votes (6 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Tara.

    Harrisburg PA mom blogger Tara Ziegmont
    I'm passionate about helping people to care for themselves and their families by offering a combination of easy & delicious recipes, family fun ideas, and Christian inspiration. If you're tired of feeling so weary and uninspired, you're in good company.

    If you don’t like cooking or don’t think you can cook, you're in the right place. Feels Like Home is all about simple recipes, and I promise you, ANYONE can make them! No one will ever question your cooking ability again.

    I'm so glad you're here!

    Read more about me...

    Facebook icon Twitter icon Pinterest icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon envelope icon

    Recent posts:

    easy cherry cobbler with fresh cherries and a golden crust in a white baking dish with a serving spoon

    Easy Cherry Cobbler with Fresh Cherries

    a small dish of no churn homemade cherry ice cream topped with fresh black cherries

    Black Cherry Ice Cream Recipe

    a whole BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza on a pizza stone

    BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza

    a close up of Asian green beans

    Asian Green Beans

    AS SEEN ON

    a list of the websites where Tara Ziegmont has been featured

    Popular Recipes

    Pineapple Upside Down Cake
    PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE (BOX MIX)


    raspberry cream cheese cruffins (crescent roll muffins)
    RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE CRUFFINS (CRESCENT ROLL MUFFINS)


    Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
    AIR FRYER RIBEYE STEAK


    chicken asparagus pasta with alfredo sauce
    CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE


    cheeseburger soup
    CHEESEBURGER SOUP


    Thai peanut chicken salad
    THAI PEANUT CHICKEN SALAD

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms of Use
    • Accessibility
    • No AI

    As seen on

    a list of the websites where Tara Ziegmont has been featured

    Contact Tara


    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Read my full disclosure policy.

    All content provided on Feels Like Home Blog is for informational purposes only. The owner of this site makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site.

    Copyright © 2007-2025 Feels Like Home Blog  | No content on this site, including text and photos, may be reused in any fashion without written permission.

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Do not sell my personal information.
    SettingsAccept
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    We'd love for you to leave a comment but if you can just give a star rating, too! Click the stars and the Rate Recipe button.

    Let us know what you thought of this recipe:

    This worked exactly as written, thanks!
    My family loved this!
    Thank you for sharing this recipe

    Or write in your own words:

    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.