Low Carb Cheeseburger Soup
Packed with all the flavors of a cheeseburger.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 552kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 3 strips bacon 2 go in the soup, 1 is cooked separately for garnish
- 1 cup cauliflower cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum optional thickener
- Additional cheese and pickles for garnish
Instructions
- In a stockpot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, two strips of bacon, and onion. When mostly done, add the cauliflower. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour the beef broth into the pot, along with the salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the cream cheese and heavy cream. Do not allow the liquid to boil. Add the shredded cheese. Stir until fully melted. Add the xanthan gum, if using. Stir until incorporated. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Serve with crumbled bacon on top. Add extra shredded cheese and chopped pickle on top, if desired.
Notes
- This soup contains 4 net grams of carbs per serving.
- You can add xanthan gum to thicken the soup, if you want, but it is optional.
Nutrition
Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1399mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1109IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 2mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.