Description
Easy Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings the classic flavors of a cheeseburger into a warm and creamy bowl. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, this hearty soup combines bacon, ground beef, and cheddar cheese for a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare in under an hour. Its rich taste and creamy texture make it a favorite among both kids and adults. Customize with your preferred toppings like pickles or extra cheese to cater to everyone’s tastes. Enjoy this delicious dish with minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pot preparation.
Ingredients
- 5 pieces of bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 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 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 lb Yukon potatoes (peeled & diced small)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pickles (diced, optional)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer to a plate, leaving the fat in the pot.
- Add ground beef to the pot; brown it and drain excess fat.
- Melt butter in the same pot and sauté onion and celery until soft.
- Stir in garlic and flour; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Mix in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, and return beef to the pot; bring to a boil then reduce heat.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Off heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted; adjust thickness as needed.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir in reserved bacon and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg