Description
A delicious and filling soup that tastes like a cheeseburger, made with ground beef, potatoes, cheese, and bacon.
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
- Use kitchen shears to cut the bacon into small pieces. Cook it in a soup pot over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the fat in the pot.
- Add the ground beef to the same pot and cook until browned. Drain the fat and place the beef on another paper towel-lined plate.
- Melt the butter in the pot, then sauté the onion and celery for 4-5 minutes.
- Mix in the garlic and flour, cooking for about 2 minutes while stirring.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
- Stir in the cream, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, and return the beef to the pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and gradually mix in the cheddar. Adjust the consistency as needed.
- Stir in most of the cooked bacon, reserving some for garnish. Season to taste.
Notes
Cut potatoes small for faster cooking. Use bacon fat to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheeseburger soup, comfort food, easy soup, family recipe