When I first heard about this recipe I thought there was no way it could taste like one of my favorite fast food sandwiches. Then when I added the jar of dill relish this pot of soup started to smell exactly like a Big Mac. I couldn’t believe it!

And the flavor- this soup is creamy, meaty, pickle-y, and just all around good. And, somehow it manages to taste a lot like the burger we all know and love.

For the cheese we’re using American cheese just like is used for most fast food burgers. You can use either the white or orange variety but you’ll need to take steps to keep it from clumping together in the hot soup.

The easiest way to do this is buy a block of American cheese from the deli. Pop it in the freezer and then once it’s hard shred it.

You can also use singles but you’ll need to break them up before adding them to the rest of the soup. And, it’s best if you add the cheese in portions, stirring in between each addition.

If you end up still having some melted chunks a few pulses of a stick blender can help break them up. If you want a really smooth soup you can keep going but I love the texture of the beef and lettuce so I wouldn’t aim for a perfectly smooth soup.

To keep this lower carb you leave the croutons off as a topping, but to me they add that “bun” element that really makes this soup taste more like a Big Mac.

This soup is filling and tasty- everything you could want for an easy weeknight dinner. If you’re. Big Mac fan this soup might just become one of your favorites.