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Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 424 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 lices 1/2 pound bacon, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can iced tomatoes 14.5 ounce d
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 4 dill pickle spears diced (about 3/4 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

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. While this is simmering, place hamburger bun pieces on a baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes.
  6. To the soup, add heavy cream and cheese. Heat for about 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  7. 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

Calories 424kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 810mg (34%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424

% Daily Value*

Calories 424kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 810mg 34%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.