Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Servings
8
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Dinner, Others
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Description
Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup starts by gently cooking diced potatoes, onions, shredded carrots, and herbs in chicken broth until tender. Ground beef cooked separately is added in along with cooked and chopped bacon, layering in substantial meaty flavor. A roux of butter and flour cooked until golden bubbles is whisked with milk, salt, and pepper, then combined with the broth to thicken and add creaminess.
Shredded pepper jack cheese stirs into the soup just before finishing, melting into a smooth, cheesy consistency without overwhelming the flavors. Garnished with chopped green onions, the soup balances creamy texture and hearty elements. It makes a filling dish suitable for cold days or anytime a savory, rich soup is desired.
Note that cooking times vary depending on whether the slow cooker setting is low (6-8 hours) or high (4-5 hours), so check potatoes for tenderness accordingly to avoid overcooking. The method allows for storing leftovers and reheating gently for consistent texture.
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes peeled and diced, small
- 1 onion chopped, small, white or yellow
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 8 lices Bacon chopped, cooked
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk I use 2%
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese or cheddar cheese, shredded
- green onion chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place potatoes, onions, carrots, dried basil and parsley in a large crock pot. Pour chicken broth over vegetables. Cover with lid. Cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours OR on high heat 4 to 5 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- About 45 minutes before serving, cook and crumble ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any grease. Pour cooked ground beef into crock pot. Add in the cooked, chopped bacon as well.
- Carefully wipe out hot skillet with a paper towel then add butter. When butter is melted whisk in flour and cook until golden brown and bubbly (about 1 minute.) Whisk in the milk, salt and pepper. Pour mixture into the crock pot and stir to combine everything.
- Add shredded pepper jack cheese to crock pot. Stir again. Cover with lid and cook another 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
- Adjust slow cooker time to low or high settings; potato tenderness signals doneness.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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