Description
Easy Cheeseburger Soup is your go-to comfort dish that brings the heartwarming flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a creamy and satisfying bowl. This delightful recipe combines crispy bacon, savory ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese, all blended together with tender vegetables to create a rich and indulgent soup. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual family gatherings, this Easy Cheeseburger Soup is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit various tastes. Serve it with your favorite toppings and sides for a deliciously cozy meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pieces of bacon
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup onion (diced)
- 2 sticks celery (diced)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 lb Yukon potatoes (peeled & diced small)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 6 tablespoons flour
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer to paper towels, leaving the fat in the pot.
- Brown the ground beef in the same pot, breaking it apart until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté diced onion and celery in melted butter until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and flour; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth, whisking until smooth.
- Mix in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, diced potatoes, and return cooked beef to the pot.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg