Craving a hearty, low-carb comfort food that'll make your taste buds dance? Get ready to fall in love with the most incredible Slow Cooker Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Soup that'll transform your dinner routine! Imagine all the mouthwatering flavors of a classic cheeseburger, packed into a creamy, satisfying soup that's incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to impress even the pickiest eaters. With just 10 minutes of prep and your trusty slow cooker, you'll create a meal that's both keto-friendly and absolutely irresistible.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat and transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker.
- Cook the bacon in a separate pan until crisp. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
- Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves. Add these to the slow cooker with the ground beef.
- Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker, stirring to combine the ingredients.
- Add cream cheese in small chunks, stirring to help it melt and distribute evenly throughout the soup.
- Stir in the mustard, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the soup.
- Once cooking is complete, stir in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some for garnish.
- Serve hot, garnishing each bowl with the remaining crispy bacon pieces.
Tips
- • For the most flavorful results, use high-quality ground beef with a slightly higher fat content (80/20 blend) to enhance the soup's richness. • Make sure to drain excess fat after browning the ground beef to prevent the soup from becoming too greasy. • Use room temperature cream cheese to help it melt more smoothly into the soup. • If you prefer a thicker soup, you can add a small amount of xanthan gum or reduce the beef broth slightly. • For extra flavor, consider using thick-cut bacon and crisp it until it's perfectly crunchy before crumbling. • Garnish with fresh chopped chives or green onions for an added pop of color and freshness. • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and reheats beautifully.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 45g
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Cholesterol: 145mg
