Cheeseburger Soup - Creamy Comfort Dinner for Weeknights
A hearty, spoonable soup blending browned ground beef, creamy dairy, and tangy condiments. This American classic offers a rich, cheeseburger-inspired broth with tender potatoes, mirepoix, and non-alcoholic beer for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Turkey bacon (or turkey bacon strips) - 5 strips (reserve drippings)
- Ground beef - 1 lb
- Salt / Pepper - To taste
- Non-alcoholic light beer - 1/2 cup (substitute extra beef broth or sparkling apple cider if avoiding alcohol)
- Butter - 2 tbsp (use all butter if no drippings)
- Yellow onion, diced - 1
- Carrots, diced - 3/4 cup
- Celery, diced - 2 ribs
- Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
- Worcestershire sauce - 1 tbsp
- Beef broth - 4 cups
- Potatoes, cubed - 2 cups
- Ketchup - 1 tbsp
- Mustard - 1 tbsp
- Pickle juice - 1 tbsp
- Shredded cheddar cheese - 2 cups (reserving 1/2 cup for garnish)
Instructions
- Crock turkey bacon in a large pot until crispy, reserving 2 tbsp of drippings
- Add butter (if using) and brown the ground beef
- Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened
- Pour in non-alcoholic beer (or substitute broth/cider) and beef broth
- Add Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes
- Stir in half the cheddar cheese until melted
- Finish with remaining cheddar and reserved bacon for garnish
Notes
Preserve bacon fat to enhance flavor; use butter if unavailable
Fresh garlic adds superior depth to the soup
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
For smoother texture, stir in 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup broth before adding cheese
Fresh garlic adds superior depth to the soup
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
For smoother texture, stir in 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup broth before adding cheese
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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