Keto Cheeseburger Soup

Here’s a rich, comforting Keto Cheeseburger Soup—thick, cheesy, and packed with flavor 🍔🧀

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Keto Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients (Serves 6)

• 1½ lb ground beef

• 2 tbsp butter

• ½ small onion, finely diced (optional, for lower carbs)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 cups beef broth

• 1½ cups heavy cream

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed

• 1 cup cauliflower florets or riced cauliflower

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp mustard powder (or 1 tsp yellow mustard)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Toppings (Optional but Recommended)

• Crumbled bacon

• Extra shredded cheese

• Diced pickles

• Chopped green onions

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Instructions

1. Brown beef:
   In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.

2. Sauté aromatics:
   Add butter, onion, and garlic. Cook until fragrant and soft.

3. Simmer:
   Add beef broth, cauliflower, paprika, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10–15 minutes until cauliflower is tender.

4. Make it creamy:
   Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth.

5. Add cheese:
   Gradually stir in cheddar until melted. Do not boil.

6. Adjust seasoning:
   Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

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Tips for Best Texture

• Use sharp cheddar for more flavor

• Blend 1 cup of soup and return it to pot for extra thickness

• Keep heat low after adding dairy

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Approx. Macros (per serving)

• Calories: ~460

• Fat: 36g

• Protein: 28g

• Net Carbs: ~4–5g

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Variations

• Bacon Cheeseburger Soup: add bacon to the base

• Spicy: add jalapeños or cayenne

• Pickle Lover’s: stir in chopped dill pickles before serving