Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of a classic cheeseburger with this creamy slow cooker cheeseburger soup. Loaded with ground beef, vegetables, and cheddar cheese, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 3 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Mixture:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions and crumbled bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned; drain excess grease and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Add onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Create Cream Mixture: Whisk flour, milk, and heavy cream in a bowl. Stir into the soup and cook on high for 30 minutes to thicken.
- Add Cheese: Stir in cheddar cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Serve hot, topped with green onions or bacon if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute cornstarch for flour.
- Add chopped pickles for a unique twist before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
