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Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

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This comforting Cheeseburger Soup combines savory ground beef, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese in a creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, this hearty soup is topped with dill pickles and toasted sesame seeds to mimic the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a warm bowl.

Ingredients

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Meat and Protein

  • 1 lb. 90/10 ground beef
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped

Vegetables

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids and Dairy

  • 1 (16-oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup half and half (heavy cream)

Seasonings and Others

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Dill pickle slices, for serving
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon and vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and chopped bacon. Cook bacon until crispy, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add chopped onion, celery, carrots, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the pot. Cook the vegetables until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  2. Brown the ground beef: Add ground beef to the pot along with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat from the pot.
  3. Add liquids and simmer: Stir in yellow mustard, low-sodium chicken broth, and drained diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and let cook for about 10 minutes to develop flavors.
  4. Finish the soup: Lower the heat to low and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, half and half, and all-purpose flour. Continue cooking and stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the soup thickens, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with crumbled crispy bacon, extra shredded cheddar cheese, dill pickle slices, and toasted sesame seeds for a flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Drain excess fat after browning ground beef to keep the soup from becoming greasy.
  • You can substitute half and half with heavy cream or whole milk for a richer or lighter soup.
  • Adjust the amount of mustard to your taste for a tangier flavor.
  • To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and may thicken; add extra broth or milk when reheating.

Keywords: cheeseburger soup, creamy soup, ground beef soup, bacon soup, hearty soup, cheddar cheese soup, comfort food

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