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bowl of cheeseburger soup, topped chopped bacon, pickles and cheese on a rustic wooden table with blue check napkin.

cheeseburger soup recipe

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I've made cheeseburger soup in professional kitchens, and the secret is the special combination of ingredients. Dill pickles, three kinds of cheese, and bacon are what give this soup it's rich, decadent, authentic burger flavor. Once you try it, you'll be hooked. 

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz bacon
  • ½ cup diced shallots
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ stick butter
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 6 oz shredded cheddar cheese 
  • 6 oz Velveeta cheese
  • 6 oz shredded Swiss cheese
  • ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup diced dill pickles
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Chop bacon slices into ¼ inch pieces.
  2. In a medium stock pot, brown bacon and shallots along with ground beef over medium high heat until browned.
  3. Drain mixture and discard grease, the return to stock pot.
  4. Add carrots, minced garlic, and butter and cook for 5 minutes. Add spices and flour and mix while cooking for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add pickle juice, cream, and chicken broth and mix. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add shredded cheeses and Dijon mustard and cook over medium heat until thickened.
  7. Stir in diced pickles and serve.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • Don't skip the pickle juice. This is what gives the soup its authentic burger flavor. It brightens the entire broth and ties everything together.
  • Velveeta is not optional. It acts as an emulsifier that keeps the soup smooth and creamy. If you must substitute, use processed American cheese.
  • Add the pickles at the end. This preserves their texture and gives you that satisfying burger bite in every spoonful. 
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: soups

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 617
  • Sugar: 4.1 g
  • Sodium: 1103.4 mg
  • Fat: 48.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Protein: 31.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 161 mg

Find it online: https://supermancooks.com/cheeseburger-soup/