Coziest Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup Recipe Ever

Ingredients

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef (80% lean)
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 200 g (2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium celery stalk, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced (optional, for flavor may add minimal carbs)
• 500 ml (2 cups) beef broth
• 250 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)
• 1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or yellow)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Chopped pickles and green onions for garnish (optional)