Cheeseburger Soup is everything you love in a cheeseburger—bacon, beef, cheese, onions, tomatoes, all in a creamy, luscious, easy soup!
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 724kcal
Author: Lucy Brewer
Ingredients
6slicesbacon, chopped in 1-inch pieces
6tablespoonsbutter, divided
4cupschopped onion
1lb.lean ground beef
4tablespoonsflour
2cupsmilk or half-and-half
2cupsgrated Cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish
½lb.American cheese, cubed
2cans undrained diced tomatoes
1cupbeef broth
Instructions
Have ready a large paper-towel lined bowl.
In a large Dutch oven, fry six slices of bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in the bowl. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon grease and add 2 tablespoons butter. When butter is melted, add onion and cook on medium-high until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove to the bowl and add ground beef to the Dutch oven. Cook beef until browned and removed to the bowl. Drain any excess grease from the pot.
Add 4 tablespoons butter and when melted, whisk in flour. Cook 3-4 minutes until blended then slowly whisk in milk. Cook about 5 minutes then add meat, onions, and bacon back to the pot. Add tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer and cook until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with crunchy fried onions, grated Cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
Notes
Tips for the Best Cheeseburger Soup:
You can substitute canola oil instead of butter and chicken or turkey instead of beef.
To freeze the soup, allow to cool and then place in freezer containers up to 6 months.