Black and Blue Cheese Burger Soup

I was originally going to make a simple Cheese Burger Soup today but I got inspired by an outing I took with my hubby this weekend.  We decided to go to Red Robin for lunch this passed Saturday and the hubby ordered a Black and Blue Cheese Burger.  Well that got me thinking; that could make a good soup.  So here I was tonight coming up with just that.  Enjoy!

Black and Blue Cheese Burger Soup

2-3 Tbs. olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. seasoning salt
1 tsp. Chicago steak seasoning

1/2 lb. bacon

2 c. heavy cream
2 c. mozzarella, shredded
1 c. smoked Gouda, shredded
1/2 c. smoked blue cheese
32 oz. chicken broth

loaf of sour dough bread, sliced

Gouda and bacon for garnish

In a large frying pan saute' olive oil, onion and garlic for about 3 minutes.  Add ground beef and seasoning to the the mixture and cook until beef is cooked through.  Meanwhile, on a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy.  Set aside beef and bacon when completely cooked.  In a large pot bring heavy cream to a boil.  Once the cream is boiling add the cheeses and whisk continually until completely melted.  Bring cheese mixture down to a simmer and add broth, beef and bacon. Continue to cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.  With the sour dough, butter both sides of each slice.  On the the skillet with the bacon grease toast each side of the bread.  When you toast the bread make sure there isn't too much grease on the skillet.  Pour finished soup into bowls, garnish with shredded Gouda and bacon with sour dough on the side.