Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 slices bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound lean ground beef, 90/10 blend
• 2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 small yellow or white onion, grated with large box grater
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 cups whole milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish
• Chopped scallions, for garnish