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Title: Cheeseburger Soup
Categories: Beef, Pork, Potatoes, Dairy, Cheese
Yield: 6 servings

1 tb Olive oil
8 sl Bacon; chopped in 1" pieces
1 lb Ground round; 90% lean
2 c Russet potatoes; peeled,
- diced
1 sm Onion; grated w/lg box
- grater
1 Rib celery; diced
1 ts Italian seasoning
1 ts Kosher salt
1/2 ts Ground black pepper
1/4 c A-P flour
2 c Beef stock
2 c Whole milk
8 oz Cream cheese
2 c Shredded cheddar cheese;
- extra for garnish
Chopped scallions; garnish

COOK THE BACON: In a large heavy-bottomed pot set over
medium-low heat, add the olive oil and bacon. Cook,
stirring often until the bacon is crispy and the fat has
rendered out, for 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer about half of
the bacon into a small bowl. It will be used as a
topping for the soup. 

BROWN THE BEEF:  Turn the heat up to medium. Add the
ground beef into the pot with the cooked bacon and brown
it in the bacon grease. Using a wooden spoon, break up
the beef into small pieces as it cooks for 5 to 6
minutes. Stir it frequently so it doesn’t burn.  

ADD THE VEG AND SEASONINGS: Add the potatoes, onions,
celery, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook
for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often until the vegetables
soften. It’s okay if the potatoes aren’t cooked all the
way through. 

THICKEN THE SOUP:  Stir in the flour and cook it for 1
minute. Slowly add the beef stock and milk, stirring
constantly. The soup should start to thicken slightly,
but not as thick as a gravy.

When the soup comes up to a simmer, turn the heat down
to low, cover, and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes until
potatoes are very tender. Scoop one out with a spoon and
try it! 

ADD THE CHEESE: Over very low heat, add the cream cheese
and cheddar cheese. Stir gently until both cheeses melt
into the soup. Don’t bring the soup to a boil once the
cheeses are added. They will break and you’ll end up
with a grainy soup. 

SERVE THE SOUP:  Once the cheeses are melted, ladle the
soup into bowls and garnish with the extra cheese, the
reserved crumbled bacon, and scallions.

By: Nick Evans

RECIPE FROM: https://www.simplyrecipes.com

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