Bacon Cheeseburger Soup Lower Carb Version Food

BACON CHEESEBURGER SOUP - LOW(ER) CARB VERSION

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef and chopped bacon until both are browned.
• Add chicken broth, basil, parsley, Franks Red Hot Sauce and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat - Cover and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes.
• Add Velveeta, heavy cream, salt and pepper and sour cream and stir until Velveeta melts.
• Serve in bowls and top with shredded cheese and a teaspoon of sour cream (if desired).

BACON CHEESEBURGER SOUP

Steps:

• Cook bacon and crumble, (save grease).
• brown hamburger in bacon grease, drain.
• melt 2 tbls butter.
• saute' onion, carrots, celery.
• ADD: diced potatoes, chicken broth, basil and parsley, boil 10 minutes covered.
• In small skillet melt remaining butter and flour making a rue.
• add to soup, (this will thicken the soup) bring to boil stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat.
• ADD: Velveeta cheese, milk, salt, pepper. try not to boil while adding velveeta, just heat enough to melt cheese.
• Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.
• This is when I add the Lawry season salt to taste.
• Fill bowls and sprinkle with grated fine cheddar cheese.