Published: Dec 13, 2022 · Modified: Jan 23, 2024 by Jennifer Banz· 37 Comments

Easy Keto Cheeseburger Soup with Bacon - 3 Net Carbs

Name: Easy Keto Cheeseburger Soup with Bacon - 3 Net Carbs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 Slices Bacon, diced; 1/2 Cup diced onion (about 1 small onion); 1 Pound lean ground beef; kosher salt and pepper; 8 Ounces light cream cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 2 Cups Beef broth; 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; Chopped pickles for topping

Servings: 4

Cals: 535

Fat: 30

Carbs: 4

Fiber: 1

Protein: 43

Time: 30

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Thirty minutes is all you need to have this comforting keto cheeseburger soup recipe on your dinner table. This hearty soup tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger and uses cream cheese and cheddar cheese for the ultimate cheesy base, pickles for a tangy bite, and of course, smoky bacon!

keto cheeseburger soup topped with bacon and pickles

Keto bacon cheeseburger soup recipe

Everyone loves a good cheeseburger, but when you're following a keto diet, the bun is a big no no (unless it's keto, of course). I am a big fan of soup and this keto cheeseburger soup with bacon and pickles is perfect for busy weeknights because it is ready in about 30 minutes. It has all the flavors of a cheeseburger including hamburger, cheese, pickles, and bacon!

Ingredients needed

8 slices bacon (diced) - This is for the topping so you can use your favorite bacon here.

1 pound (500g) ground beef - I like to use a leaner ground beef, such as 93% lean, so there isn't any grease to drain. It is a more expensive cut, but you're left with more meat in your soup and no need to throw out the fat. If you want a soup without red meat, you can use ground turkey or chicken.

½ cup diced onion (about 1 small onion) - I love to use already diced onion in the freezer section of the grocery store. It is such a time saver!

8 ounces (226g) light cream cheese - Since this soup is pretty heavy with the cheese and beef, I like to use a light cream cheese to reduce the calories a bit.

Kosher salt and black pepper

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 cups beef stock or broth

1 ½ cups (150g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Chopped pickles for garnish

Optional additions - This would be good with some added veggies such as cauliflower rice, or broccoli florets. I prefer to leave veggies out so it is the ultimate decadent soup for the whole family.

How to make keto cheeseburger soup

a collage of 4 photos cooking ground beef and onions, adding cream cheese, tomato paste, and beef broth.

Step 1 - I like to cook my diced bacon in the pot before I make my low-carb cheeseburger soup to cut down on dishes. Cook it over medium heat in a large pot until it is crisp then remove the bacon and grease from the pan. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes. To cut down on cooking time, you could also cook the bacon in a separate skillet while the soup is cooking.

Step 2 - You can see in the step by step instruction photos, we start with cooking our base of onion and ground beef over medium heat until the onions are soft and the ground beef is browned and crumbled. If your beef released fat, you will want to drain it off. I like to absorb it with a paper towel.

Step 3 - Chop the cream cheese into smaller pieces so it melts into the ground beef easier. Stir the ground beef and cream cheese combo until the cream cheese is completely melted.

Step 4 - Stir in the tomato paste until it is fully incorporated.

Step 5 - Stir in the beef broth. Stir for a few minutes to get all of the ingredients to meld together.

stirring cheese into keto cheeseburger soup

Step 6 - Stir in your shredded cheddar cheese. This will take a few minutes to melt. When the cheese is completely melted into your keto cheeseburger soup, it's done! No need to simmer this keto-friendly soup recipe.

Step 7 - Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the crispy bacon, extra cheese, and pickles. You could also add sliced green onions.

topping cheeseburger soup with bacon and pickles

This low carb soup recipe is the best keto comfort food and my entire family cannot get enough. More keto recipes that will give you comfort during cold weather are Creamy Lemon Chicken Thighs , Creamy Garlic Chicken, and my Keto Burger Bowl.