Description
Easy Cheeseburger Soup is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, combining all the familiar flavors of a cheeseburger into a creamy, hearty soup. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings or when you want to whip up something quick yet satisfying. With crispy bacon, savory ground beef, and rich cheddar cheese, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it can be customized with your favorite toppings such as pickles or extra cheese! In just under an hour, you can serve a warm bowl of this delicious soup that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pieces of bacon
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup onion (diced)
- 2 sticks celery (diced)
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb Yukon potatoes (peeled & diced small)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and leave the fat in the pot.
- Brown the ground beef in the same pot. Drain excess fat and set aside on another plate.
- Sauté diced onion and celery in the remaining fat until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and flour; cook for two minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Add heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, diced potatoes, and cooked beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust thickness with more broth if needed.
- Fold most of the bacon back into the soup; season to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg