Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
442 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup
Description
Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup brings together ground beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions, cooked slowly with chicken broth and flavored with dried basil and parsley. The addition of a roux made from butter and flour, mixed with milk and sour cream, creates a smooth, creamy base. Cheddar cheese added near the end melts into the mix, adding richness and a sharp, cheesy taste. The ground beef is browned separately to maintain texture before joining the soup. This slow-cooked method gives the soup a thick and hearty consistency with tender potatoes and vegetables infused with savory cheeseburger-inspired flavors.
The soup offers a balance of textures from tender diced potatoes and softened vegetables alongside the creamy cheese-infused broth and seasoned ground beef. The blend of dried herbs contributes to subtle earthiness, complementing the richness of the cheese and sour cream.
It’s best served hot, optionally topped with green onions or bacon bits for added texture and flavor contrast. This soup suits a main meal when paired with bread or a light salad for a satisfying dinner or lunch. The slow cooker method allows for unattended cooking, freeing you during the day while it develops deep flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 4 cups potato peeled and diced
- ¾ cup onion about 1 medium onion, chopped
- ¾ cup carrot about 1 ½ whole carrots, shredded
- ¾ cup celery about 1 ½ ribs, diced
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 4 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream
Optional toppings:
- green onions
- bacon bits
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, add diced potatoes, chopped onion, diced celery, carrots, parsley and basil. Add chicken broth. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4-6 hours or until potatoes and veggies are tender.
- About 30 minutes before it is done, cook the ground beef in a medium saucepan for 4-5 minutes until brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the butter. Melt the butter, add the flour, and cook until bubbly. Add the salt, pepper, milk, and sour cream.
- Add cream mixture, cheese, and ground beef to the crockpot. Stir and and continue to cook until the cheese is melted. Serve with optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 857mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 840mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2624IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 326mg | 33% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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