Description
Hearty crockpot cheeseburger soup delivers comfort straight from midwest kitchens, blending rich ground beef and creamy potato goodness. Cheesy, satisfying warmth promises delicious ease you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Vegetables:
- 3 cups potatoes, diced
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
Optional Toppings:
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped green onions
- Crispy bacon bits
- Extra shredded cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, eliminating excess fat, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Using the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until they become translucent and aromatic, then add to the slow cooker.
- Pour beef broth into the slow cooker and incorporate diced potatoes, carrots, and celery, creating a hearty vegetable base.
- Mix in diced tomatoes with their juices, Worcestershire sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the mixture to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, enabling vegetables to become tender and flavors to meld.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, introduce shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream, stirring gently to create a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Carefully ladle the rich, creamy soup into serving bowls and embellish with optional garnishes like fresh diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, crispy bacon bits, extra cheese, and a dollop of tangy sour cream.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, healthier alternative that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting the amount of beef broth or adding extra potatoes for a heartier texture.
- Prepare the base ingredients the night before and store in the refrigerator to streamline morning preparation and save time.
- Freeze leftover soup in individual portions for quick and convenient meals, ensuring maximum flavor preservation by adding fresh cheese when reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 453
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg