Description
Easy Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, blending the beloved flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a hearty and creamy soup. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a bowl of rich, savory goodness that will warm your soul and delight your taste buds. Customize it with your favorite toppings like crispy bacon or tangy pickles for an added twist.
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 until crispy in a soup pot. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat.
- In the same pot, brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Sauté onion and celery in the bacon fat until softened.
- Stir in garlic and flour; cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add cream, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, and browned beef; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Mix in cheddar cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with reserved bacon and optional pickles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg