If you love a juicy burger, this keto bacon cheeseburger soup will definitely satisfy that craving. My family gobbled it up, and it’s easy to adapt for a Carnivore-style meal.
Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Bacon cheeseburgers are a classic comfort food, and this soup captures that same savory, hearty flavor. It’s warm and filling—perfect for a chilly evening when you want something satisfying without a lot of fuss. This recipe comes together quickly in one pan and is on the table in about 30 minutes, making it a practical weeknight dinner.
The soup balances savory ground beef, smoky bacon, sharp cheese, and a creamy base. For those following a relaxed Carnivore plan, the cauliflower can easily be omitted while keeping the core flavors intact.
Ingredients Needed for Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
- 80% lean ground beef (about 1 lb)
- 4 slices bacon, chopped (or about equivalent precooked bacon)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 head chopped cauliflower (optional for Carnivore)
- 3 cups beef broth or bone broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Use a heavy soup pot or a large, high-sided skillet for best results.
Tips, Tricks and Hacks to make this low carb bacon cheeseburger soup
- If you have leftover crisp cooked bacon, use that. Precooked sliced bacon also works—just warm a few slices before serving for garnish.
- When using precooked or leftover bacon, add 1 tablespoon of lard, tallow, or butter to the pan to brown the ground beef and build flavor.
- To make this Carnivore-friendly, skip the cauliflower. The rest of the ingredients are suitable for a relaxed Carnivore approach.
- Temper the cream before adding it to the hot pot: stir one or two tablespoons of hot broth into the cream first, then combine to prevent curdling.
I tested a Carnivore version of this recipe and loved it. For photos I sometimes add parsley for contrast, but feel free to skip any non-meat garnishes if you prefer strictly animal-based ingredients.
Printable Recipe Card for Savory Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Savory Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
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This keto bacon cheeseburger soup is low-carb comfort food at its best—creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon and ground beef. It’s a family-friendly dinner that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 head chopped cauliflower (optional)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large, high-sided skillet or heavy soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes if starting from raw bacon. If using precooked bacon, warm it before serving.
- Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and sprinkle on the onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Brown the meat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- If using cauliflower, add the chopped pieces and the beef broth to the skillet. Stir, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy, about 7–8 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat. Temper the heavy cream by stirring a tablespoon or two of hot broth into the cream, then add the tempered cream and the shredded cheddar to the pot. Stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, crumble the cooked bacon on top, and garnish with chopped parsley or chives if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Leftover crisp bacon works great. If using pre-cooked bacon, you may want to briefly microwave or warm it before topping the soup.
- When using precooked bacon, use a tablespoon of cooking fat to brown the beef and develop flavor.
- Omit cauliflower to make this suitable for a relaxed Carnivore plan; the flavor remains rich and satisfying.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving (approx):
Calories: 350
Total Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Net Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Nutritional information is approximate and provided as a courtesy.
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