Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

This was soooo good!! The WHOLE family loved it! It truly tastes like you're eating a bacon cheeseburger!

The ingredient list seems a little long and a bit odd (lettuce & pickles?!) but it comes together so quick! It's perfect for a cold fall day!!

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

1lb ground beef
8 slices bacon - chopped
1c onion - chopped
1/2c carrot - chopped
1/2c celery - chopped
1 jalapeño - chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
1/4c flour
2c beef broth
1c beer
1 potato - peeled & chopped
2T ketchup
1T mustard
1T Worcestershire sauce
1 can crushed tomatoes
2c shredded lettuce
1c milk
1/2c mayo
1T ranch dressing
1c shredded cheddar
1c shredded mozzarella
2 hamburger buns - cubed
2 dill pickles - diced

Cook the ground beef in a large saucepan, set aside. In the same pan cook the bacon until crisp, reserving a tablespoon of the grease in the pan. Add the onions, carrots, celery & jalapeño. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Mix in the flour. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth, beer, bacon (save some to sprinkle on top!) beef, potato, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire & crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer for 35-40 minutes. Add the lettuce, mayo, ranch, milk & cheese. Simmer until cheese is melted. While the soup is cooking toss the bun pieces with some oil. Toast in a saucepan until golden brown. Garnish soup with toasted buns & pickles.

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