Bacon Cheeseburger Soup (keto + low carb)

This Keto Cheeseburger Soup is a low-carb, keto-friendly soup recipe that’s loaded with bacon, ground beef, cheese, and spices. Just under 6 net carbs per serving!

 

Who says soup has to be boring? Experience a flavor explosion of beef and bacon, alongside creamy cheese and sharp onions and tomatoes.

This keto bacon cheeseburger soup the ultimate best-of-both-worlds recipe, allowing you to stick to your low carb diet without giving up the flavors you love most!

This recipe is based on the most popular recipe on this site, my One-Pan Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet. With over 200 five star reviews, it is a clear winner with my readers! I think the thing people love about this recipe is that it is just simple, delicious comfort food. It has family favorites like bacon, beef and cheese, but it only requires one pan and a few minutes.

This bacon cheeseburger soup is no different! It takes a little bit longer to prepare, as the flavors need time to meld together, but the extra time is well worth it!

Ingredients in Cheeseburger Soup

For this easy cheeseburger soup recipe, you’ll need the following basic ingredients: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page for the complete list of ingredients and ingredient amounts.

• Protein: Ground beef and bacon
• Produce: tomatoes, onion, and garlic
• Spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika
• Beef broth: for the best flavor be sure to choose a high quality broth. To better control sodium and flavor, we use a low sodium beef broth. You can always add more salt to taste if needed prior to serving.
• Tomato paste: We use a small amount of tomato paste to add an authentic cheeseburger flavor. 
• Condiments: mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Similar to the tomato paste, these ingredients create a true cheeseburger flavor. Don’t worry, the mustard is not an overwhelming flavor.
• Cheddar cheese:  For best results, grate your own cheese. However, pre-shredded will work fine, too. 
• Cream cheese: this lends to the richness of the dish and makes the texture ultra creamy.

How to Make Cheeseburger Soup

I’ve given detailed instructions in the recipe card below on how to make this keto-friendly soup recipe, but here are the basic steps: 

1. Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
2. Cook the chopped bacon until crisp, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Drain off all of the bacon grease except 1 tablespoon. Add the ground beef and onion. Brown the meat and drain off any grease.
4. Add the tomato paste, mustard, broth, drained canned tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and spices.
5. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 10 minutes. 
6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon.
7. Serve when the cheese is melted. 

Can This Recipe Be Meal Prepped? 

Yes, this keto cheeseburger soup is ideal for keto meal prep! It’s just as quick and easy to make a larger batch of this bacon cheeseburger soup and split it into portion sizes to last a few days.

Simply cook your soup and allow it to cool to room temperature before splitting into individual portion sizes and freezing or refrigerating (depending on when you plan to eat!). You can store this recipe in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Can This Keto Soup Be Frozen? 

Soup is always a great candidate for freezing, although different ingredients may require specific considerations.

For this low-carb cheeseburger soup, make sure to slightly undercook the vegetables if you know you will be freezing it. This is key if you want to avoid them becoming soggy when the soup is reheated. It’s also a smart idea to leave out the cheese until reheating to avoid it splitting or curdling in the freezer.

For the ultimate in convenience, you can freeze your soup in individual portion sizes. Not only does this avoid wastage, but it will also allow you to simply grab your soup and reheat it quickly and without fuss when you’re in a rush!

Tips for Making Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

• Make sure to chop your vegetables nice and finely for enhanced taste and a more authentic ‘cheeseburger’ texture.
• For an irresistible smooth and creamy texture, take your cream cheese out of the refrigerator and let it warm to room temperature before adding it to your soup.
• Don’t forget your toppings! If you love to load your bowls of soup with fun toppings, you can add additional chopped bacon, shredded cheddar green onions, tomatoes, or pickles! 

More Keto-Friendly Soups:

• If you’re a fan of fast food inspired soups, why not try out this Keto Instant Pot Pizza Soup? 
• Do you love a deliciously creamy meat-based soup? Try this gorgeous Cheesy Smoked Sausage Soup. 
• Fancy a little spice? Take a look at this luxurious Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup.
• If you have some ground beef left over and fancy some real home comfort, take a look at this beautiful Keto Cabbage and Beef Soup!