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Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

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Collage with a ladle full of slow cooker cheeseburger soup on top, a black matte bowl full of the same soup topped with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions on bottom, and the words "Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup" in the center.

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup is a family favorite for the cold months that's super easy to make on weeknights in the slow cooker! It's creamy and hearty with ground beef, tender potatoes, veggies, and lots of gooey cheese.

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup in a black matte bowl topped with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions with a bunch of fresh parsley and stainless steel Crock Pot behind.

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup is a warm, comforting family favorite that we make over and over again. It's a creamy, comforting, hearty soup brimming with hamburger, bacon, cheese, and potatoes.

Cheeseburger-lovers and picky eaters will both rejoice! This one is a fan-favorite, all around. It's simple to fix it and forget it in the slow cooker, and can even be made ahead and frozen!

Top it with all of your favorite cheeseburger toppings to finish the effect, and you'll find yourself with the best warm bowl of cheesy, hearty goodness.

A ladle scooping out a scoop of cheeseburger soup from a large Crock Pot.

Swaps, Add-ins, and Toppings

  • Turkey - Use turkey instead of ground beef if you're a fan of turkey burgers.
  • American cheese - Use chopped American cheese from the deli instead of cheddar for an ultra creamy version. Some recipes
  • Cheese - Using a sharp cheddar will really bring the cheese flavor forward to highlight the cheeseburger flavor. But you can also experiment with any of your favorite cheese, including smoked gouda, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Pepperjack, or whatever your heart desires. I highly recommend grating your own cheese fresh, as it melts the best this way.
  • Beans - I love adding beans to recipes to give them an extra protein and fiber boost. You can use canned, cooked (drained and rinsed) beans instead of potatoes or in addition to potatoes.
  • Sweet Potatoes - Sweet potatoes can be used in place of Russets to add some more nutrients and color.
  • Bacon - Bacon is amazing and definitely goes on cheeseburgers. However, I highly recommend using it as a topping rather than in the actual soup, as it will get soft and mushy if you cook it in the soup. It will stay crispy and flavorful if you add it as a topping at the end.
  • Toppings - The sky is the limit! Insert all of your favorite burger toppings here: pickles, bacon, extra cheese, croutons, pickled jalapenos, or green onions are all a great place to start!
  • Stovetop - Cooking this stovetop version will be a bit quicker if you are in a hurry!

How to Serve Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

In my opinion, soup and salad is almost always the way to go! Serve this up with a nice, fresh green salad.

The other fun part about soups is the bread for dipping! So add a nice warm crusty bread as an extra side. Or for even more fun, and to play on the cheeseburger theme, dip in some fries, waffle fries, or tater tots.

A spoon taking a bite out of a black matte bowl of slow cooker cheeseburger soup topped with bacon and green onions in front of a stainless steel crockpot.

More Hearty Soup Recipes You'll Love

  • Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup - Super easy slow cooker soup that's even better when loaded up with toppings such as sour cream, cheese, and tortilla chips.
  • Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup - A classic made simpler in the slow cooker! Juicy chicken and tender noodles cooked effortlessly.
  • Crockpot Lasagna Soup - This bowl of soup tastes exactly like lasagna with virtually none of the effort. Everything is cooked right in the slow cooker, even the noodles!
  • Jalapeno Popper Soup - Creamy and cheesy with a spicy kick from fresh jalapenos. This soup is a must for all popper lovers.
  • Creamy Tomato Basil Soup - One of my all-time favorite soups and ridiculously more delicious than it's store-bought canned counterpart. This creamy tomato soup is quick to whip up and is perfectly creamy and zesty.
  • Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup - A super creamy soup with bites of tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi. If you love this soup at the restaurant, you'll love it even more at home!

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup Video

Collage with a ladle full of slow cooker cheeseburger soup on top, a black matte bowl full of the same soup topped with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions on bottom, and the words "Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup" in the center.

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup is a family favorite for the cold months that's super easy to make on weeknights in the slow cooker! It's creamy and hearty with ground beef, tender potatoes, veggies, and lots of gooey cheese.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup, Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 8 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 451kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ large sweet onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth

45 Minutes Before Serving

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 12 ounces cheddar shredded
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Crispy bacon crumbles and sliced green onions *optional* for garnish

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onions and garlic until cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Once ground beef is cooked, drain any extra grease and transfer ground beef to a large slow cooker.
  • To the slow cooker, add potatoes, carrots, celery, basil, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on low for about 7 hours or on high for 4 to 5.

About 45 minutes before serving

  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add the flour. Whisk to combine, and allow to continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes, until heated through.
  • Slowly add the milk, about a ¼ cup at a time, stirring to prevent lumps.
  • Allow the mixture to heat through to steaming, then add shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and incorporated.
  • Add cheese mixture to soup, and stir to combine.
  • Cook for an additional 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Serve warm topped with crumbled bacon and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a pot on the stove over medium heat or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
  • Freezer Directions: Prepare soup according to recipe instructions. Allow to cool. Then transfer to a freezer dish or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in a large stockpot over medium heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 997mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3398IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 415mg | Iron: 3mg
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