Dinner for 8
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Ground beef, bacon, vegetables, potatoes, broth, cream, and cheddar simmer together into a thick, savory soup.
Typical price
$11.12for 4 servings
$2.78 per serving$11.12 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 255 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersSummer grillingCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $10.98Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 32 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.4 lb | $1.36Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | a little | $0.27Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $22.25 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 container (32 oz) chicken broth
- 4 cups potatoes
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup carrot
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup bacon (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon and ground beef in a large pot over medium heat for 15 minutes, breaking up the beef until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion, carrot, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, then cook for 10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour and chili powder, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, potatoes, and chicken broth, bring the soup to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered for 220 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese, then cook for 5 minutes until the cheese melts; season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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