Cheeseburger Soup
This cheeseburger soup, also known as hamburger potato soup, is an easy creamy one-pot meal. It's loaded with ground beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, fresh vegetables, and cream.
Ingredients
- 5 strips bacon (chopped)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ medium onion (chopped)
- 2 ribs celery (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 pound Russet potatoes (about 2 large; peeled and diced)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. If the pan gets too hot, reduce the heat to medium. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to dry.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, using a spatula to break up the beef until no longer pink. Remove the beef to a bowl and drain the fat.
- Melt the butter in the pot, then cook the onion, celery, and carrots for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the flour and stir until it is mixed throughout.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Add the cream, mustard, potatoes, and the cooked beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover partially and let simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and lemon juice. If the soup is too thick, add more chicken broth or cream as needed.
- Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into serving bowls and top with the crispy bacon from the first step. Enjoy!
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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