Bacon Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (hamburger)
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup bone broth or 1 cup water with bouillon (beef bouillon works best)
- 1-2 cups shredded cheese (Colby Jack or your favorite cheese, such as cheddar)
- 4-6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: A pinch of garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor
- Optional: Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions:
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Cook the bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside to crumble later. Leave some of the bacon grease in the pot for cooking the ground beef.
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Cook the ground beef: In the same pot, add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
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Add the cream cheese: Reduce the heat to low and add the softened cream cheese to the pot with the cooked beef. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated with the meat.
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Add bone broth: Pour in the bone broth or bouillon mixed with water. Stir to combine everything into a smooth, creamy consistency.
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Add shredded cheese: Slowly stir in the shredded Colby Jack cheese (or your preferred cheese). Continue to stir until the cheese has melted and the soup is smooth and creamy. Add more cheese to reach your desired thickness and cheesiness.
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Add the crumbled bacon: Stir in the crumbled bacon, saving a small amount to sprinkle on top as a garnish if desired.
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Taste and adjust: Taste the soup and add more salt, pepper, or any optional seasonings like garlic powder or onion powder if desired.
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Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with extra bacon (if saved), and optionally garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
Enjoy!
This soup is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. It’s perfect for a carnivore diet or anyone who loves hearty, cheesy comfort food!