Description
A rich and creamy low carb soup that captures all the classic cheeseburger flavors in a warm, comforting bowl. Made with ground beef, cheddar, cream cheese, and tender zucchini, this hearty dish is perfect for an easy keto-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add olive oil and butter, then brown the ground beef until fully cooked and golden. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Add beef broth and diced zucchini. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until zucchini is tender.
- Lower the heat and stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Keep heat low when adding dairy to maintain a smooth texture.
- Shred your own cheese for better melting and creaminess.
- If the soup thickens too much, add a splash of beef broth when reheating.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg