Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup is a rich and creamy soup filled with crispy bacon, tender ground beef, and melted cheese. This hearty, flavorful dish is easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings people

Calories 537kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons For accurate measuring.
skillet Used for cooking the bacon, browning the beef, and making the cheese sauce.
large pot Needed to cook the potatoes and combine all the ingredients for the soup.
whisk Essential for stirring the cheese sauce and ensuring everything blends smoothly.

Ingredients

1 cup water
32 oz low-sodium beef broth
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into bite size pieces
6 strips bacon
1 lb ground beef (93/7% lean)
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 cup dill pickle juice
2 tsps dry mustard
1/2 tsp Sriracha
1 heaping tbsp. Better than Bouillon - Roasted Beef flavored
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
16 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 can (10 oz) Rotel fire roasted tomatoes with green chilies
salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes:

Instructions

In a large soup pot, combine water, beef broth, and potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender but not mushy. (Do not drain the liquid from the potatoes.)
1 cup water, 32 oz low-sodium beef broth, 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into bite size pieces
While the potatoes are cooking, chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook in a large skillet until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain the grease from the pan, but do not wipe it clean. In the same skillet, brown the ground beef, onions, and garlic. Once the meat is cooked through, drain the grease and set the beef aside.
6 strips bacon, 1 lb ground beef (93/7% lean), 1 cup yellow onion, diced, 1 tbsp minced garlic
In the same skillet, whisk together the pickle juice, dry mustard, Sriracha, and Better than Bouillon until heated and bubbly. Slowly add the heavy whipping cream, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens. Add the cheese and stir constantly over low heat until melted.
1/2 cup dill pickle juice, 2 tsps dry mustard, 1/2 tsp Sriracha, 1 heaping tbsp. Better than Bouillon - Roasted Beef flavored, 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, 16 oz Velveeta cheese
Once the potatoes are done, add the ground beef, bacon, parsley, and Rotel back to the soup pot and bring to a simmer. Pour the cheese mixture from the skillet into the soup pot and stir well. Let it simmer over low heat for about ten minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
1 tbsp dried parsley, 1 can (10 oz) Rotel fire roasted tomatoes with green chilies , salt and pepper to taste
Serve in bowls, topped with extra parsley, pickle chips, and toasted hamburger buns.
parsley, dill pickle chips, toasted, cubed hamburger buns

Notes

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