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Creamy Cheeseburger Potato Soup Recipe with Crispy Bacon Crumbles Easy and Best

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A rich and velvety creamy cheeseburger potato soup topped with crispy bacon crumbles, perfect for cozy dinners and comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef (85% lean)
  • 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon slices in a cold skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and crumble once cool. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat the reserved bacon fat over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the pot. Once melted, add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly whisk in chicken broth to avoid lumps. Add diced potatoes, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir the cooked ground beef back into the pot. Pour in heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 5 more minutes to meld flavors, avoiding boiling.
  7. Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle generously with crispy bacon crumbles and chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Reserve bacon fat for sautéing onions to add smoky richness. Avoid boiling soup after adding cream and cheese to prevent curdling. If soup thickens too much, stir in a splash of broth or cream. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour or cornstarch.

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Keywords: cheeseburger soup, potato soup, creamy soup, bacon crumbles, comfort food, easy soup recipe, weeknight dinner

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