Yield: 6 servings
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Looking for a dinner idea that's a little different but still delicious? Bacon Cheeseburger Soup is made in 30 minutes, and will be devoured with enthusiasm by kids and adults!
Ingredients
- 6 slices (½ pound) bacon, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 4 dill pickle spears, diced (about ¾ cup)
- 1 ½ cup beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded colby-jack cheese
- 4 hamburger buns, cut into bite sized pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large soup pot over medium high heat, saute bacon pieces until browned (I like it crispy, it takes about 4-5 minutes). Remove bacon and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Drain grease out of pot.
- To the pot, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain and return beef and bacon to pot. (make sure all the grease is out of the pot).
- Add tomatoes (with juice from can), mustard, pickles, beef broth, milk, red pepper, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for about ten minutes, stirring occasionally. While this is simmering, place hamburger bun pieces on a baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes.
- To the soup, add heavy cream and cheese. Heat for about 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Serve in soup bowls with hamburger bun croutons!
Notes
- For a spicier soup, swap out the tomatoes for a can of Rotel. A little extra red pepper goes a long way too!
- Ground turkey works well as a substitute for the beef, as does ground pork.
- For a vegetarian version, swap the bacon for a meatless bacon substitute and use plant based ground beef crumbles or cooked lentils in place of the beef.
- Try shredded pepperjack cheese or another favorite sharp cheese in this soup instead of the colby-jack blend.
- Swap the hamburger buns for brioche, kaiser or another favorite roll.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 424Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 810mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 30g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.