Cheeseburger and Pickle Soup

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned and crumbly 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set beef aside.

Reduce heat to medium and cook onion until browned 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant about 1 minute. Add beef ketchup and mustard. Cook stirring frequently for 1 minute more. Add stock and simmer stirring occasionally for 10 to 15 minutes.

Melt butter in a separate pot. Slowly add in Cheddar cheese stirring constantly until sauce is melted and smooth 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly pour cheese sauce into the soup stirring constantly to combine. Season with cayenne pepper and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.

Add pickles and juice. Stir and season with salt and pepper. Add more stock for a soupier consistency or simmer a little longer for a thicker one. Remove from heat.