Description
Experience the comfort of Easy Cheeseburger Soup, a delightful fusion of your favorite cheeseburger flavors in a warm, creamy bowl. This cozy dish is perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, easily prepared in under an hour. The rich combination of ground beef, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar creates a satisfying meal that will please both kids and adults. With its versatility, you can customize it with various toppings or additional vegetables to suit your taste. Dive into this hearty soup that brings joy and warmth to every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pieces of bacon
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup onion (diced)
- 2 sticks celery (diced)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb Yukon potatoes (peeled & diced small)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, cook bacon until crispy, then transfer to paper towels.
- Brown the ground beef in the same pot and drain excess fat.
- Sauté onion and celery in butter until softened.
- Add garlic and flour; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Stir in cream, Worcestershire sauce, diced potatoes, and return cooked beef to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer covered until potatoes are tender.
- Off heat, mix in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Stir in most bacon; season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg