Cheeseburger Soup Easy Comfort (Printable Recipe)

Hearty and cheesy soup with ground beef, bacon, and cauliflower in a creamy broth ready in just 20 minutes.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound ground beef (85/15 lean recommended)
02 - 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (or chopped raw bacon)
03 - 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
04 - 3 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or beef broth)
05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
06 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
07 - 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. If using pre-cooked bacon, warm it briefly to release some fat.
02 - Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and break apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
03 - Add cauliflower, broth, almond milk, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer until cauliflower is fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese gradually, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Gradually add shredded cheese and stir continuously to avoid clumping.
02 - To thicken, blend a portion of the cauliflower and broth, then stir it back into the pot.
03 - For extra flavor, sauté onion, garlic, or celery in bacon fat before browning beef.
04 - Low heat when melting cheese prevents curdling or grainy texture.