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Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 35 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 🥓 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

  • Vegetables

    • 🥕 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
    • 2 medium celery, diced
    • 🧅 1 small onion, diced
    • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced

  • Base and Broth

    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 🧈 3 tablespoons butter
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 🥛 1 ½ cups milk

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish

  • Herbs and Spices

    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

STEPS

1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, discard grease, and set aside.

2

Meanwhile, place bacon in a 3-quart saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove crisped bacon with a slotted spoon and set on paper towels to drain. Leave bacon grease in the saucepan.

3

Sauté carrots, celery, and onion in the bacon grease until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and browned ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

4

Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet you previously cooked the beef in. Melt butter in the skillet and whisk in flour; cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully whisk milk into flour-butter mixture until well combined and very smooth.

5

Pour milk mixture into the soup, whisking to combine; bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.

6

Remove from heat. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with bacon and additional shredded Cheddar cheese.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

573

Calories

  • 32
    Protein
  • 34
    Carbs
  • 34
    Fats

💡 Serve this soup with crusty bread for an even heartier meal.For a smokier flavor, try using smoked bacon or smoked cheese.To make the soup thicker, mash a few of the cooked potatoes before adding the milk mixture.This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.