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By: Casey Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:06:10 GMT Hearty Main Dishes
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A creamy soup filled with mushrooms, ground beef, and topped with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and herbs, served in a bowl. Pin it
A creamy soup filled with mushrooms, ground beef, and topped with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and herbs, served in a bowl.

When you're craving a cheeseburger but want something cozier my Bacon Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger Soup hits the spot perfectly. I love how it transforms everything wonderful about a loaded burger into a warm comforting bowl of soup. The combination of crispy bacon tender mushrooms and melty Swiss cheese makes this an instant family favorite.

Pure Comfort in a Bowl

This soup has all those classic burger flavors we love without needing to fire up the grill. The way the smoky bacon and mushrooms come together with that creamy cheesy broth creates something truly magical. It's become my go-to recipe when I want to make dinner extra special.

What You'll Need

  • Ground Beef: This gives us that classic burger taste.
  • Bacon: Adds amazing smoky crunch.
  • Mushrooms: They make everything so savory.
  • Swiss Cheese: Gets perfectly melty and creamy.
  • Beef Broth: Creates our flavorful base.
  • Heavy Cream: Makes everything rich and silky.
  • Onion and Garlic: Build those wonderful base flavors.

Let's Make Soup

Start with Bacon:
Get that bacon nice and crispy then set it aside for later.
Cook the Beef:
Brown your beef in the same pot drain off extra fat.
Add Vegetables:
Cook those onions garlic and mushrooms in that lovely bacon flavor.
Make it Creamy:
Sprinkle with flour add broth slowly until smooth.
Cheese Time:
Stir in your cream and cheese watch it get all melty.
Bring it Together:
Add back your beef and bacon let everything get cozy.

Keep It Fresh

  • Make it Pretty: Top with extra bacon cheese or green onions serve with crusty bread.
  • Save Some: Keeps well in the fridge for 3 days.
  • Freeze Extra: Freezes beautifully for 3 months just add a splash of broth when reheating.
A creamy soup topped with bacon, ground meat, mushrooms, and shredded cheese.
A creamy soup topped with bacon, ground meat, mushrooms, and shredded cheese.

Quick Answers

  • Make Ahead: Actually tastes even better the next day.
  • Try Turkey: Works great just season it well.
  • Gluten Free: Just swap the flour for your favorite alternative.
  • Meatless Version: Plant-based ground and veggie broth work nicely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare this ahead of time?

Yes, make the soup base ahead and reheat gently. Add cheese and prepare buns just before serving.

How do I prevent the cheese from clumping?

Add cheese gradually while stirring, and keep soup at a gentle simmer. Too high heat makes cheese stringy.

Can I use different mushrooms?

Any mushroom variety works well. Button, cremini, or portobello all add great flavor.

What if I don't have steak seasoning?

Mix equal parts garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder as a substitute.

Can I freeze this soup?

Freeze the base without cheese or toppings. Add fresh toppings when reheating.

4.20 from 182 votes

Bacon Mushroom Swiss Burger Soup

Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Cook Time:
40 Minutes
Total Time:
60 Minutes
Servings:
8
A creamy soup filled with mushrooms, ground beef, and topped with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and herbs, served in a bowl.
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Transform a classic bacon mushroom Swiss burger into a warming soup. Perfect comfort food combining beef, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic.
  • 16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced.
  • 2 cups beef broth.
  • 1 can (28 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
  • 1 teaspoon steak seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • 4 mini burger buns.
  • 4 teaspoons mayonnaise.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Cooked bacon for garnish.
  • Swiss cheese, shredded, for garnish.

Instructions

1.

1. Preheat: Heat oven to 400°F.

2.

2. Brown Beef: Brown ground beef in large pot.

3.

3. Cook Onion And Garlic: Add onion and garlic, cook until onion softens.

4.

4. Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms, cook until tender.

5.

5. Add Liquids: Pour in beef broth and tomatoes.

6.

6. Season: Add steak seasoning, salt, pepper.

7.

7. Simmer: Bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes.

8.

8. Prepare Garlic Mayo: Mix mayo and garlic powder.

9.

9. Toast Buns: Split buns, spread with garlic mayo. Toast buns 5 minutes until golden.

10.

10. Serve Soup: Serve soup in bowls.

11.

11. Garnish: Top with bacon and Swiss cheese.

12.

12. Serve With Buns: Serve with toasted buns.

Notes

  1. Add cream for richer soup.
  2. Stores well in fridge for 3 days.
  3. Reheat gently.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large soup pot.
  • Baking sheet.
  • Sharp knife.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (Swiss cheese).
  • Eggs (mayonnaise).
  • Wheat (buns).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 18 g
  • Protein: 25 g