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A hearty bowl of creamy cheeseburger soup, garnished with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and green onions, illustrating an Easy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe.

Easy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe: Ultimate Comfort in a Bowl

This hearty and comforting cheeseburger soup combines savory ground beef and crispy bacon with creamy cheeses and tender potatoes, creating a satisfying meal perfect for a cold day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 slices bacon chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 90/10 blend
  • 2 cups russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 small yellow or white onion grated with large box grater
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for garnish
  • Chopped scallions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Heavy-Bottomed Pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Small Bowl
  • Box Grater

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, cook bacon in olive oil until crispy, then transfer half to a small bowl for garnish.
  2. Increase heat to medium, add ground beef to the pot, and brown it for 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small pieces.
  3. Stir in the potatoes, onions, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, cooking for 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  4. Mix in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then slowly add beef stock and milk, stirring constantly until the soup thickens slightly. Simmer covered for 6-8 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Over very low heat, add cream cheese and cheddar cheese, stirring gently until melted; do not boil the soup.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra cheddar cheese, reserved bacon, and chopped scallions.

Notes

To prevent a grainy soup, avoid boiling once the cream cheese and cheddar cheese have been added; stir gently over very low heat until melted.