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Quick Stovetop Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

A close-up of a bowl of creamy cheeseburger soup recipe, loaded with ground beef, carrots, potatoes, and topped with crispy bacon and chives.
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Make this creamy, cheesy Cheeseburger Soup on the stovetop. It combines ground beef, potatoes, and bacon for a hearty meal ready fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Toppings: chopped pickles, diced onions, extra cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot with the beef. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the beef broth. Add the diced potatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the simmering soup, stirring constantly until the soup begins to thicken.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Velveeta cheese cubes until completely melted and smooth.
  7. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cheese.
  8. Serve the soup hot, topped with the reserved crispy bacon and your choice of burger toppings like pickles and diced onions.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, brown the beef and bacon separately, then add all ingredients except the milk and cheeses to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Whisk the flour and milk together, stir into the soup during the last 30 minutes of cooking, then stir in the cheeses until melted.
  • You can substitute frozen hash browns for fresh diced potatoes for a quicker cook time.
  • Use your favorite type of cheese, such as Monterey Jack, for a variation on the flavor.

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