Loaded Cheeseburger Soup (32g Protein!)

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 hrs

Total Time 30 hrs 10 mins

Cuisine: American

Courses: Soup

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 6

Calories: 537

Best Season: Fall, Winter

Dietary: Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (85% grass-fed)
1 tbsp butter (grass-fed)
1/2 yellow onion (diced)
2 carrots (medium, diced)
3 celery stalks (diced)
5–6 Yukon gold potatoes (SMALL, peeled and diced)
4 tsp garlic (minced)
1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
1 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp basil (dried)
1 tsp parsley (dried)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional for gluten-free)
4–5 cups chicken broth (depending on preferred consistency)
1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter option)
1½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded, plus more for serving)
1/4 cup sour cream (or plain nonfat Greek yogurt)

Optional Garnishes

bacon (Cooked, crumbled)
cheddar cheese
fresh chives
sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

Instructions

1
Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through.
2
Add the butter, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, basil, and parsley. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
3
Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
4
Gradually stir in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the diced potatoes and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20–30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
6
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and heavy cream (or milk). Add the shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted and smooth.
7
Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon, extra cheddar, and chopped chives, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 537kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.8g49%
Saturated Fat 17.6g89%
Cholesterol 128.2mg43%
Sodium 807.3mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 51.7g18%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g11%
Sugars 3.1g
Protein 31.5g63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and can have slight rounding.

For a lighter version, substitute plain nonfat Greek yogurt for sour cream and milk for heavy cream. Start with 4 cups of broth for a thicker consistency, adding more as needed. Freshly shredded cheddar melts best.

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