Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, discard grease, and set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, place bacon in a 3-quart saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove crisped bacon with a slotted spoon and set on paper towels to drain. Leave bacon grease in the saucepan.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Sauté carrots, celery, and onion in the bacon grease until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and browned ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet you previously cooked the beef in. Melt butter in the skillet and whisk in flour; cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully whisk milk into flour-butter mixture until well combined and very smooth.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour milk mixture into the soup, whisking to combine; bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove from heat. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with bacon and additional shredded Cheddar cheese.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)