Cheeseburger Soup is one of those recipes you see on Pinterest and think “Why?!” But then you have a taste of it and totally understand. It’s kinda like a vegetable beef soup, only with a little more burger flavor. Grab a spoon. Original recipe with video can be found HERE.
YIELDS: 6 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 10 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 45 MINS
INGREDIENTS:
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. ground beef
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. yellow mustard
1 (16-oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
3 c. low-sodium chicken broth
2 c. shredded cheddar, plus more for garnish
1 c. half and half
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Pickle slices, for serving
Sesame seeds, for serving
DIRECTIONS:
In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
Add onion, celery, and carrot to pot and cook until soft, 5 minutes then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in mustard, broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, and let cook about 10 minutes. Lower heat and stir in cheese, half and half, and flour.
Cook until the cheese has melted and soup is thickened, about 15 minutes.
Serve with bacon, cheese, pickles, and sesame seeds.
