Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic cheeseburger with this slow cooker cheesy burger-flavored soup. Packed with ground beef, potatoes, and cheddar cheese, this hearty soup is perfect for a cozy winter meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 3 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped pickles and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drain excess grease.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the beef mixture in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add potatoes, broth, cheddar soup, diced tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Finish Soup: 30 minutes before serving, stir in shredded cheese and heavy cream. Cover and cook until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with pickles and green onions if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup tastes like a cheeseburger in a bowl! Add hot sauce for a spicy kick or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
- Enjoy with crusty bread or serve in bread bowls for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
