Keto Low-Carb Cheeseburger Soup is a quick and easy one-pot dinner recipe. The ingredients include ground beef, cheddar cheese, cauliflower, and cream cheese. Load it up with crunchy bacon, pickles, and tomatoes if you wish. This healthy hamburger recipe is perfect for meal prep and leftovers.
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This post was originally published in 2019. It has since been updated.
Is cheeseburger soup keto and low carb? Most recipes call for potatoes. This recipe is prepared without potatoes and uses cauliflower instead.
There are 439 calories in this soup.
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How to Make Cheeseburger Soup
- If you want to make this a one-pot meal, use a Dutch oven. Brown the ground beef with salt and pepper. Drain the beef and remove it from the pot.
- Saute onions and butter.
- Add in chicken broth, fresh cauliflower, Worcestershire sauce, Italian Seasoning, dried mustard, and garlic powder.
- Seal the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Open the pot and add shredded cheese, cream cheese, and heavy cream.
- Stir and serve.
How to Thicken
I like for my soups to be really thick. I use 2 ounces of cream cheese in this recipe and that helps.
I also use xanthan gum to thicken. Once the heavy whipping cream and cheese has been added to the soup. Place ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum and a couple of tablespoons of soup in a small bowl and stir.
The mixture will thicken. Stir until it's no longer clumpy. Pour it into the pot and stir. The soup will thicken.
What Can You Use to Substitute Cauliflower?
You can substitute with radishes or omit the cauliflower.
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What to Serve and Goes Well With the Soup
I love to load the soup up with toppings. This also helps with meal prep so the soup does not get boring day after day.
Cooked and crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, chopped pickles, and shredded lettuce will work well.
You can also serve the soup with fresh Keto Biscuits.
Topping Ideas
- Pickles
- Cooked and Crumbled Bacon
- Sliced Tomatoes
- Sliced Avocado
- Shredded Cheese
How Long It Will Last in the Fridge
Store the soup in a sealable container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freezer Tips
You can freeze the soup for up to 6 months, but because it has cheese and cream, the dairy will likely separate once frozen. In general, creamy soups with dairy aren't the best to freeze if you want the texture to stay the same. You can read more about the Types of Soups You Can and Can't Freeze here.
More Keto Soup Recipes
Keto Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup
Keto Chicken Zoodle Soup
Keto Low Carb Chili
Keto Cauliflower Soup
Buffalo Chicken Soup
Keto Taco Soup
If you have tried my popular Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole, you will love this dish! You may also enjoy Keto Philly Cheesesteak Casserole, Keto Shrimp Alfredo, and Keto Low-Carb Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole.
Keto Low-Carb Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef I use organic, grass-fed.
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups chopped, fresh cauliflower
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning I love to use a good amount, you can start with ½ a tablespoon and add more to fit your taste preference.
- 1 tablespoon dried, ground mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum See notes. Optional for thickening
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, I use a Dutch oven, brown the ground beef on medium-high heat with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use a meat chopper to break down the ground beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Drain the excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Add the butter and onions to the pot on medium-high heat. Cook until the onions are translucent and fragrant and the butter has melted.
- Add in the chicken broth, cauliflower, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Italian Seasoning, dried mustard and stir. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 15 minutes until the cauliflower is soft and can be pierced with a fork.
- Uncover the pot and add the cooked ground beef, heavy cream, cream cheese, and shredded cheese. Stir.
- For thick soup: Scoop out a couple of tablespoons of the soup and add it to the bowl with the xanthan gum. Stir the mixture until its thick and no longer clumpy, then add the mixture back to the pot. Stir the soup. This will thicken up the soup.
Topping Ideas
- Cooked bacon, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, chopped pickles.
Video
Notes
- I like to buy a block of cheddar cheese and grate it on my own. I don't buy pre-shredded cheese because it has processed chemicals and does not melt as well.
- You can substitute cauliflower for radishes.
- If you would like more mustard taste, add more dried mustard and taste repeatedly.
- If you aren't concerned with keeping this a low carb recipe you can use cornstarch to thicken the soup instead of xanthan gum. Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch along with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Stir and then add the mixture to the soup. Stir repeatedly until it thickens.
Judie says
Sounds yummy. What else beside the biscuits would you suggest to add for a dinner meal?
staysnatched says
Any vegetables or salads.
Krystalyn says
I made this today and it was absolutely delicious! Even added pickles when serving which gave it a nice crunch! I I’m sure I’ll be making this again
staysnatched says
Sounds amazing! Glad you enjoyed it!
C says
How could I make this in an instant ot.
staysnatched says
I wouldn’t. You would still have to cook the ground beef, since it can’t be pressure cooked and you can’t pressure cook the dairy because it will curdle.
Brittney says
How much is a serving?
staysnatched says
There are 8 total. Divide them up.
Marina says
Hello and thanks for all the great recipes. At which point does the ground beef get added back into the soup? Thanks!
Marina says
I found the video! Got it now. Thanks again.
staysnatched says
It's in Step 5. Thanks!
Kari Elam says
I made this recipe for dinner tonight and it was SO good!!
staysnatched says
Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Jackie says
Can I use cauliflower rice? If so, how much?
staysnatched says
I've never tried that, but you can try using the same amount.
Jennifer says
@Jackie, I used cauliflower rice and it was great!
staysnatched says
Thanks for sharing!
Lulu says
Made this and boy was it delicious, tasted just like a cheeseburger! Topping with extra cheese, tomato and pickles, yuuuum!
staysnatched says
I love those toppings!
Eva says
Excellent, very flavorful and filling. Thank you the easy step-by-step.
Yum, looking forward to trying another one of your recipes!
staysnatched says
Wonderful. I hope you try more recipes.
Courtney says
What exactly is the serving size. It just says it one. Is that 1 cup or what. I have to count macros for my diet.
staysnatched says
The soup has 8 total servings. Each is 1/8.
Shannon says
This was so incredibly tasty, i was able to make it veggie by using beyond beef and it tasted just like a decadent cheeseburger without the carbs! So quick and easy to make! I did use my immersion blender right after the cauliflower cooked and that made it nice and thick as i didn't have the xanthum gum. Thanks for another great recipe!!
staysnatched says
I love your changes! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Maria White-Dumas says
This soup was very tasty. My husband ate it which surprised me because of the cauliflower.
staysnatched says
I'm glad you both enjoyed the soup!
Eddie H says
Its soup season! I've made this a number of times. Every time I'm so glad that I did. Hearty, filling and delicious
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoy it.
MELISSA DOLLIVER-MYERS says
I have made this recipe on the stove top and instant pot and it is a new favorite in our home. We used steamable cauliflower rice and venison ground meat and it was delicious! 5 stars
staysnatched says
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Lisa Bailey says
I make cheese burger soup quite often and didn't realize it was a great keto meal!
staysnatched says
I'm so glad you enjoy the soup.
Hailey Graff says
Delicious! I used 97/3 beef and wish I had used a higher fat beef for extra flavor. I also do not like cauliflower and YOU WOULDN’T EVEN KNOW IT’S THERE!
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Cauliflower is so versatile. I find that it pairs well with anything with flavor.
Christina Keliikoa says
This was so flavorful and a great homemade meal! Instructions were clear and easy to follow. I doubled the recipe and froze a lot to have it ready for easy and quick meals. It freezes/reheats great. I’ve ate it with the Hawaiian rolls or just topped with tomatoes. I smashed iuthe cauliflower into smaller pieces once it got soft enough to and it was perfect. This will def be in the recipe rotation.
staysnatched says
I'm glad to hear you're adding it to the rotation.
Lyndi Munro says
This recipe was perfect for a low carb meal on a cold winter day. It was hearty and filling and tasted great. I didn't add any of the toppings (bacon, pickles or tomatoes) and it was still fantastic. Both my husband and I had seconds!
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed the soup.
Lynn says
I don’t see the nutrition breakdown, could you add please.
staysnatched says
It’s already there in the recipe card. You missed it.
Tasha says
This is one of the most delicious things I have ever made. I bought the keto meal plan and made this first. I've made it so many times since then and am constantly being asked to make it again. It's become a staple in my home.
My only complaint is it is TOO GOOD. It's so hard to practice self-restraint and not go back for seconds and thirds!
staysnatched says
Ha. I love that!
Dara says
Such a great recipe! This is on my dinner rotation at least a couple times a month. Shredding the cheese was a game changer. Thanks for another great recipe!
staysnatched says
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Emily says
Our family absolutely loves this recipe! I have made some substitutions as I just don’t tolerate the cream cheese and heavy whipping cream. I omit both and substitute the heavy whipping cream with just a cup of half and half and we love it. That might not make it as keto but it’s the way we love to eat it. The low carbs is good for my gestational diabetes
staysnatched says
Awesome! Glad you made it to suit you.
Amber Cooper says
So I planned to make this recipe, but I got sick. I gave the recipe to my husband so he could make it for dinner, and it turned out great! Trust me, he does NOT know how to cook. The directions and videos were so helpful, and the final product was delicious! I will definitely be adding this to the rotation!
staysnatched says
Awesome I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Sara says
Theee best cheeseburger soup I have tried thus far. I halved the recipe and it was the perfect amount for one person with leftovers. I didn’t even miss the potatoes! 😋
staysnatched says
So glad to hear it was the best!
Carissa says
This soup is amazing!! Also this recipe is so detailed that literally anyone could make this!! Thank you so much for another amazing recipe, Brandi!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Maria says
Another way to thicken it up would be to use an immersion blender and blend part of it up.
staysnatched says
Thanks for sharing!
Maria says
Sounds like a great recipe I will have to try soon!
staysnatched says
I hope you try it!
Barbara Arispe says
I did not tell my husband I was making a Keto Low-Carb soup. He says he can tell the difference and doesn't like them. After he asked for a second service I told him it was a Keto Low-Carb. He loved it!!! It was absolutely delicious!!!!
staysnatched says
I love when you can surprise others!
DeErica Reddish says
Other than using riced cauliflower, I followed the recipe exactly as written and it was delicious
staysnatched says
There's no riced cauliflower in this recipe lol, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Nek C says
Smell like a good cheeseburger, taste like a cheeseburger, it could definitely be a good ol’ cheeseburger!! Loved it and cannot wait to have leftovers for tomorrow. It helped curve my urge from eating a big, juicy burger with bread!
staysnatched says
Awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Greg Divine says
I made this tonight for dinner and everyone loved it! It’s easy to prep , comes together quickly and is delicious so that’s a win in my book . I’ll be making this again for sure . Thanks for sharing the recipe with us .
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Ashton says
Has anyone tried a cooking this in a crock pot?
Sharie says
I just made this for dinner and it's delicious! I changed a couple of things so I wouldn't have to go to the store. I used a cup of unsweetened almond milk instead of heavy cream and used a bag of frozen riced cauliflower instead of the fresh cauliflower. Thank you so much for such a yummy recipe, even people that aren't eating Keto/low carb will love this! I'm now following you on Pinterest and am looking through all your recipes.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed it.