Description
Hearty bacon mushroom swiss cheeseburger soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending classic burger flavors with creamy soup magic. Savory ingredients meld together, creating a rich and satisfying meal packed with robust flavors you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) extra-lean ground beef
- Chopped cooked bacon, for garnish
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 16 ounces (454 grams) fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (28 ounces / 794 grams) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 mini burger buns
- 4 teaspoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Shredded Swiss cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over medium flame and thoroughly brown the ground beef, ensuring no pink remains visible.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the meat mixture, allowing them to release moisture and develop a rich, tender texture.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, blending in fire-roasted tomatoes with their natural juices.
- Season the brewing liquid with steak seasoning, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, creating a robust flavor profile.
- Bring the concoction to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat and allow the soup to gently simmer for approximately 15 minutes, melding the ingredients.
- Prepare garlic-infused burger buns by carefully splitting them and arranging on a baking sheet.
- Craft a zesty spread by combining mayonnaise with garlic powder, creating a smooth, aromatic mixture.
- Generously coat the interior of each bun with the garlic mayo, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the prepared baking sheet to a preheated 400F oven, toasting the buns until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Carefully portion the steaming soup into serving bowls, creating an inviting presentation.
- Crown each serving with crispy, crumbled bacon and a generous sprinkle of Swiss cheese.
- Plate the toasted garlic buns alongside the soup, completing this hearty and indulgent meal.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version of this hearty soup.
- Enhance mushroom flavor by using a mix of wild mushrooms like shiitake, cremini, and oyster for deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium broth and reducing added salt, making this soup more heart-friendly and diet-conscious.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra vegetables like diced carrots or spinach during the simmering process for increased vitamins and minerals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg