High Protein Cheeseburger Soup
This hearty High Protein Cheeseburger Soup is ready in 30 minutes and packs an impressive 37g of protein per serving. Plus, the flavor give cheeseburger vibes all the way through.
Equipment
- 1 Cutting board and knife
- 1 Large pot or dutch oven
- 2 Cooking spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean ground turkey
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 2 stalks Carrots, chopped
- 1/4 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 4 cups Chicken or beef bone broth
- 4 cups Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1 cup Low-fat milk (I used 2%)
- 6 oz. Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (apprx. 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup Pickle juice
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings:
- Green onions, pickles, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all produce as described above.
- In a large Dutch oven, add 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey, cooking until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
- In the same dutch oven, add 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Once fragrant, saute the celery and carrots veggies are softened, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add the pre-cooked meat mixture to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
- Add oregano, paprika, bone broth, and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Using a potato masher or fork, slightly mash the potatoes. Add the milk, cheese, pickle juice, and ketchup to the soup. Stir until the cheese is fully melted.
- Garnish with optional toppings of choice and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 481gCalories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 37gFat: 13g
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