Description
Make a rich, creamy, and satisfying soup that tastes like a cheeseburger without the carbs. This recipe is strictly ketogenic and cooks quickly in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (check for low/no sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles for topping
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot with the beef and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth. Add the dry mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese, stirring constantly until it is completely melted and the soup is smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through gently, but do not boil.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Gradually stir in the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese until fully melted and incorporated, creating a creamy texture.
- Stir in half of the crumbled bacon.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with the remaining bacon and optional chopped pickles.
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before adding it to the soup.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can add 1 tablespoon of xanthan gum mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water after the broth is simmering, stirring well before adding the cheese.
- Use high-quality, full-fat cheese for the best flavor and keto compliance.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 48
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Unsaturated Fat: 23
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 140