5-7 servings6 slices baconamerican

Cheeseburger Soup

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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5-7 Servings

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Easy

Cheeseburger Soup
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 50 min

Cooking Technique: Instant Pot Multi Pressure Cooker, Instant Pot Ultimate Lid

Cuisine: American

Yield: 5-7 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 ½ lbs. lean ground beef
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large russet potato, large dice
  • 2 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 ½ cups half and half
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 scallions, diced for serving
  • Relish, for serving
We love soup, but we love cheeseburger soup even more! Whip up this super simple, super satisfying cheeseburger soup for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please!

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Press Sauté – High/More for 30 minutes. Add the olive oil and bacon. Sauté for 8-12 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the fat has rendered. Strain the back from the fat and set aside. Discard all but 2 tsp of lingering bacon fat.
  2. Add the ground beef to the inner pot, breaking up the beef into smaller pieces with the back of your wooden spoon. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, or until browned. Make sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
  3. Add the unsalted butter and stir until melted. Add the minced onion and garlic, and the diced carrots and celery. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the vegetables are fragrant, about 5-8 minutes.
  4. Add the ground beef and bacon back to the inner pot. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the garlic powder, paprika, salt, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, and beef stock. Stir to combine.
  6. Add the lid and Pressure Cook on HIGH for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, flip the valve to release any remaining pressure.
  7. Stir in the half and half and shredded cheese until melted. Season to taste, if necessary.
  8. Serve with diced scallions and a tablespoon of relish. Enjoy!

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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