Creamy Bacon Cheeseburger Soup (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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5 pieces of bacon, cut into small pieces
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1 lb ground beef
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1/4 cup butter
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1/4 cup onion, diced
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2 sticks celery, diced
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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6 tablespoons flour
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 lb Yukon potatoes, peeled & diced small
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1/4 cup pickles diced, optional
# Let's Cook!:
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Cut bacon into small pieces with kitchen shears. Cook in soup pot over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate, leaving fat in pot
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Add ground beef to same pot and cook, breaking apart with spoon until browned. Drain fat and place beef on another paper towel-lined plate
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Melt butter in pot, then sauté onion and celery for 4-5 minutes. Mix in garlic and flour, cooking for about 2 minutes while stirring
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Gradually whisk in chicken broth until flour is fully dissolved. Stir in cream, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, and return beef to pot
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Bring soup to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low. Cover pot with lid slightly ajar and simmer about 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender
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Turn off heat and gradually mix in cheddar. Stir in most of the cooked bacon, reserving some for garnish. Season with salt and pepper
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Add diced pickles if desired or use as garnish when serving
# Cook's Notes:
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Can adjust thickness by adding more broth, milk, or cream
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Pickles add a tangy flavor similar to cheeseburgers
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Using Yukon gold potatoes helps maintain texture in the soup