Bacon Cheeseburger Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
1 cup bacon, raw and diced.
02 -
1 pound lean ground beef.
03 -
½ cup onion, diced.
04 -
½ cup carrot, diced.
05 -
½ cup celery, diced.
06 -
2 cloves garlic, minced.
07 -
¼ cup all purpose flour.
08 -
4 cups chicken broth.
09 -
2 cups half-and-half.
10 -
2 tablespoons BBQ sauce.
11 -
½ teaspoon dried parsley.
12 -
½ teaspoon salt.
13 -
¼ teaspoon paprika.
14 -
¼ teaspoon dried mustard powder.
15 -
¼ teaspoon black pepper.
16 -
2 cups potatoes, diced.
17 -
2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated.
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook diced bacon in large pot over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove to paper towels.
02 -
Brown ground beef in same pot about 5 minutes until cooked through. Drain if desired.
03 -
Add onion, celery, and carrots, cook 5 minutes until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Stir in flour.
04 -
Add broth, half-and-half, BBQ sauce, and seasonings. Add beef, bacon, and potatoes. Boil then simmer 15 minutes.
05 -
Add cheese and stir until melted. Serve with optional croutons.
# Notes:
01 -
Can use ground turkey or chicken for lower fat.
02 -
Keeps in fridge up to 3 days.
03 -
Can substitute cauliflower for low-carb version.