Description
A hearty, comforting, and flavorful soup that tastes like a cheeseburger but with fewer carbs, perfect for a low-carb or keto-friendly diet.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced tomato (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped pickles and cooked bacon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted and fully incorporated.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer on low for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- If using, stir in diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped pickles and bacon if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can add a small amount of xanthan gum or reduce the broth slightly.
- Feel free to swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
- This soup reheats well and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg