Description
Rich bacon mushroom swiss cheeseburger soup delivers hearty comfort with Wisconsin-style flavors. Creamy midwest classics blend robust ingredients for satisfying meal you’ll savor from first spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 grams) extra-lean ground beef
- 16 oz (454 grams) fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (28 oz / 794 grams) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 mini burger buns
- 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 tsp steak seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tsp mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Chopped cooked bacon, for garnish
- Shredded Swiss cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked, eliminating any pink coloration, then introduce finely chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until onions become translucent and aromatic.
- Vegetable Integration: Add sliced mushrooms to the meat mixture, allowing them to release moisture and develop a rich, tender consistency while absorbing the existing flavors.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour beef broth and fire-roasted tomatoes into the pot, seasoning with steak seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a robust flavor profile.
- Simmering Process: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and allow the soup to gently simmer for 15-20 minutes, enabling ingredients to meld and develop a deep, complex taste.
- Bun Preparation: Split garlic-infused burger buns and arrange on a baking sheet, crafting a zesty spread by combining mayonnaise with garlic powder, then coating the interior of each bun completely.
- Toasting Stage: Place prepared baking sheet in a preheated 400°F oven, toasting buns until edges turn golden and crisp, creating a crunchy textural element.
- Final Assembly: Ladle steaming soup into serving bowls, garnish with crispy crumbled bacon and a generous sprinkle of Swiss cheese, positioning toasted garlic buns alongside to complete this indulgent culinary creation.
Notes
- Meat Browning Technique: Ensure ground beef is completely browned without pink spots for food safety and enhanced flavor development.
- Moisture Management: Cook mushrooms until they release excess liquid, preventing soup from becoming watery and concentrating their earthy flavor.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Sprinkle Swiss cheese just before serving to maintain its creamy texture and prevent overcooking or separation.
- Bacon Crispness Control: Crumble bacon right before garnishing to preserve its crunchy texture and prevent sogginess in the soup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg