Description
A creamy, hearty soup loaded with potatoes, ground beef, and cheddar cheese that tastes just like a classic cheeseburger.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 2 sticks celery, chopped small
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped small
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 5 strips beef bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb Russet potatoes, peeled and diced small
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Use kitchen shears to cut the beef bacon into small pieces and add to a soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook until crispy (approx. 10 minutes), then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, keeping the rendered fat in the pot.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and brown thoroughly, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat and remove beef to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the pot, then add the chopped onion and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and flour. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth and lump-free. Stir in the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, diced potatoes, and the cooked ground beef.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover with lid slightly ajar and cook for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in most of the crispy beef bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with remaining beef bacon and chopped pickles.
Notes
This recipe uses beef bacon as a pork-free alternative to traditional bacon. You can also use turkey bacon if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Resting Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: cheeseburger soup recipe, creamy beef soup, potato cheese soup, comfort food dinner