🍲 Carnivore Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

📝 Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef
• 6–8 slices beef or turkey bacon (chopped)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cups beef broth (preferably bone broth)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper

Optional (if not strict carnivore):

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the bacon

• In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy
• Remove and set aside
• Leave a bit of bacon fat in the pot

2. Brown the beef

• Add ground beef to the same pot
• Cook until browned, breaking it apart
• Drain excess grease if needed

3. Add liquids

• Pour in beef broth
• Bring to a gentle simmer

4. Make it creamy

• Stir in:
  • Butter
  • Heavy cream
  • Cream cheese
• Mix until smooth and fully combined

5. Add cheese

• Reduce heat to low
• Gradually stir in cheddar cheese
  👉 Avoid high heat to prevent curdling

6. Finish

• Add cooked bacon back in
• Season with salt and pepper
• Simmer 3–5 minutes until thick and creamy

🌟 Texture & Flavor

• Thick, creamy, and cheesy
• Tastes like a cheeseburger in soup form
• Rich and satisfying

🔥 Tips for Best Results

• Use freshly shredded cheese (melts better)
• Keep heat low after adding dairy
• Stir constantly to avoid separation
• Add extra broth if too thick

❓ Q&A Section

❓ Is this strictly carnivore?

Yes (basic version):

• Meat + dairy only
  Optional spices are not strict but commonly used

❓ Can I make it dairy-free?

Not really (for this recipe style), but you could:

• Skip cheese/cream
• Use more broth → becomes a lighter meat soup

❓ How do I thicken the soup?

• Simmer longer
• Add more cream cheese
• Use less broth

❓ Can I store it?

Yes 👍

• Fridge: 3–4 days
• Reheat gently (low heat to prevent separation)

❓ Can I freeze it?

• Possible, but dairy may separate
  👉 Reheat slowly and stir well

❓ Can I add eggs (carnivore style)?

Yes:

• Whisk eggs and slowly drizzle into hot soup
• Creates egg-drop texture

❓ What cuts of beef work best?

• 80/20 ground beef (best flavor)
• Lean works too, but less rich