Bacon Cheeseburger Soup with Velveeta
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ pound bacon
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons burger seasoning or to taste
- 1 medium onion diced
- ¾ cup carrots small diced or shredded
- 2 ribs of celery diced
- 4 cups gold potatoes peeled and ½-inch diced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk or half and half
- 16 ounces Velveeta cubed
- ¼ cup sour cream optional
Instructions
- In a large soup pan or Dutch oven, cook the bacon until it reaches the desired crispness. Remove the bacon from the pan, and drain all but 2-3 tablespoons of drippings from the pan.½ pound bacon
- Add the ground beef and 1 tablespoon of burger seasoning. Cook until the ground beef is no longer pink. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef from the pan. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of excess grease.1 pound ground beef
- Place the onion, carrots, celery, and remaining 1 tablespoon of burger seasoning in the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables soften slightly.1 medium onion, ¾ cup carrots, 2 ribs of celery
- Add the diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat slightly to a low boil. Cook, uncovered, for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but not mushy.4 cups gold potatoes, 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- While the potatoes cook, make a roux. In a small pan, melt the butter then whisk in the flour. Cook the flour and butter for 2-3 minutes until smooth. While whisking, slowly add the milk. Cook over low-medium heat while continuing to whisk until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat, and set aside.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups whole milk
- After the potatoes finish cooking, pour in the roux and stir to combine. Continue stirring until the broth thickens slightly. Drop in a few cubes of Velveeta at a time, stirring between each addition. Make sure it melts completely before adding more.16 ounces Velveeta
- Add the ground beef and crumbled bacon back to the pan, and stir to combine. Mix in the sour cream.¼ cup sour cream
- Top with your favorite toppings like extra cheese, more crumbled bacon, chopped green onion, chives, or parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 ¼ cups of soup. Actual calories will vary.
- Burger seasoning is located in the baking aisle of the supermarket. Common brands are McCormick, Weber, and Kinder.
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup with Velveeta
Serving Size
1.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
607
% Daily Value*
Fat
37
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
17
g
85
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
104
mg
35
%
Sodium
1189
mg
50
%
Potassium
1170
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
39
g
13
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
2892
IU
58
%
Vitamin C
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
487
mg
49
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
