Description
Hearty keto bacon cheeseburger soup delivers a comforting low-carb twist on classic burger flavors. Rich beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that satisfies your craving without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef (80% lean)
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 200 g (2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium celery stalk, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced (optional, for flavor may add minimal carbs)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 500 ml (2 cups) beef broth
- 250 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)
- 1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped pickles and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Render the bacon in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate flame until achieving a crisp, golden-brown texture.
- Extract the bacon using a perforated utensil, preserving the rendered fat within the pot.
- Introduce ground beef to the aromatic fat, fragmenting the meat while browning thoroughly.
- Eliminate excess adipose if the mixture appears excessively greasy.
- Incorporate finely chopped aromatics – onion, minced garlic, diced celery, and optional carrot – sautéing until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, then enhance with robust seasonings: tangy mustard, umami-rich Worcestershire sauce, smoky paprika, fresh parsley, and fundamental salt and pepper.
- Allow the liquid to reach a gentle, rolling simmer, melding the flavors harmoniously.
- Reduce thermal intensity, introducing velvety heavy cream and optional butter, stirring until seamlessly integrated.
- Gradually fold shredded cheddar into the liquid, creating a luxurious, smooth consistency.
- Reintroduce crisp bacon pieces, reserving a portion for elegant garnishing.
- Serve immediately, showcasing the rich, comforting essence of this keto-friendly soup.
Notes
- Bacon Perfection: Crisp the bacon slowly over medium heat to render maximum fat and achieve a perfect crunch without burning.
- Low-Carb Vegetable Swap: Replace higher-carb carrots with zucchini or cauliflower to maintain keto-friendly macronutrient profile.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Remove pot from direct heat when adding cheese to prevent separation and ensure smooth, silky texture.
- Dairy-Free Alternative: Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of cheddar for lactose-intolerant or vegan preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg