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Cheeseburger soup

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup is a quick soup, packed with ground beef, potatoes, onions and cheese, that can be whipped up in just 15 minutes.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

5 from 31 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Pressurize Time 10 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 665 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cooking oil
  • 1/2 pound (227 g) ground beef
  • 3 strips bacon
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 medium potatoes cut into small pieces
  • 3 cups (710 ml) beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (114 g) cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
  • Additional cheese pickles, and crumbled bacon for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Turn on saute mode on the Instant Pot. Add cooking oil. When hot, add the ground beef, bacon, and onions. Break up the beef into smaller pieces as it cooks. Saute until the beef is browned. Turn off saute mode.
  • Add the garlic, potatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes. Allow for a 5 minute pressure release, then release the remaining pressure.
  • Turn on saute mode, on the low setting, if possible. Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese and stir well, until dissolved. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add it to the soup and stir until thickened, 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve with additional shredded cheese, pickles, and crumbled bacon as garnish.

Notes

  • Don't skip the sauté step. This enhances the flavor of the soup, adding a depth that mirrors the savory taste of a cheeseburger.
  • Use a wooden spoon to scrape up these bits. This technique, known as deglazing, not only prevents the "Burn" warning on your Instant Pot.
  • Dairy products can curdle under high heat and pressure, so add those in after cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 665kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 26gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 1393mgPotassium: 842mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1111IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Bacon, Beef, Potatoes
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