Hearty Cheeseburger Soup
Warm up with creamy, hearty cheeseburger soup! Packed with ground beef, potatoes, cheese, and bacon for ultimate comfort.
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Equipment
- 1 Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk or half & half
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and brown over medium heat. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Add flour to the pot and cook until the raw flavor is removed, about 2 minutes. Add garlic.
- Stir in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add milk or half & half to the pot and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheese until melted. Add the cooked ground beef and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon, extra cheese, or your favorite garnishes. Serve with crusty bread, crackers or my favorite, in a homemade bread bowl.
Notes
*Calories are approximate
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 253kcal
