Bacon Cheeseburger Chowder

Cold winter days call for warm hearty soups!

My husband only considers soup a main dish when it is loaded and this one fits the bill perfectly.

All the goodness of a bacon cheeseburger in a delicious chowder – soup will never be the same.

Serves: 6

Bacon Cheeseburger Chowder Recipe

All the flavors of a cheeseburger, but in a soup. You will love this easy and effortless dinner, and we promise the kids will too.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 Tablespoons flour
• 2 1/2 cups almond milk
• 1 pound red potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 Tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 12 ounce package Velveeta cheese cubed
• 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions

• In a large stockpot, cook beef, onion and red pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes).
• Drain grease and add in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Stir in flour until blended.
• Slowly stir in milk, then add in potatoes, water, and bouillon granules; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Add cheese and stir until melted.
• Ladle into bowls and top each bowl of soup with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 297 kcal · Carbohydrates: 18 g · Protein: 16 g · Fat: 18 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Cholesterol: 55 mg · Sodium: 408 mg · Potassium: 617 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 621 IU · Vitamin C: 33 mg · Calcium: 152 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Author: Camille Beckstrand

Recipe inspired by Taste of Home