Description
Easy Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending the savory essence of cheeseburgers with a creamy soup base. Perfect for chilly nights or relaxed family dinners, this hearty dish is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to fit your taste. With its rich flavors and satisfying ingredients, including crispy bacon, ground beef, and sharp cheddar cheese, this soup will quickly become a household favorite. Serve it with delightful toppings like pickles and extra bacon for a fun twist on traditional cheeseburgers. Enjoy a warm bowl of comfort 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)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, leaving fat in the pot.
- Brown ground beef in the same pot; drain excess fat.
- Sauté onion and celery in the rendered fat until softened.
- Stir in garlic and flour; cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and browned beef; bring to a boil then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cheese and most of the cooked bacon; season to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 78mg