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Creamy Loaded Cheeseburger Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cream Cheese Easy and Best

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A rich and creamy cheeseburger soup packed with bacon, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar, perfect for quick comfort food on busy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or 2%
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 200 g)
  • 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped green onions or shredded extra cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Place 6 slices of thick-cut bacon in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until crisp, about 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot for flavor.
  2. Brown the ground beef: Add 1 lb ground beef to the pot with the bacon fat. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Sauté the aromatics: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the browned beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add potatoes and broth: Stir in 2 cups diced potatoes and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. Incorporate cream cheese: Lower heat to medium-low. Add 8 oz softened cream cheese in chunks. Stir gently until melted and fully incorporated, creating a luscious creamy base.
  6. Add milk and cheese: Pour in 1 cup milk and stir. Gradually add 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  7. Season and finish: Stir in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Chop the reserved bacon and add most of it back into the soup (saving some for garnish). Let the soup heat through for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Do not rush melting the cream cheese to avoid grainy texture. Brown the beef well for deep flavor. Save some bacon for garnish to add texture contrast. Adjust seasoning gradually as bacon and broth add saltiness. If soup is too thick, add milk or broth to desired consistency.

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