Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a cheeseburger in a warm, hearty soup form with this Slow Cooker Cheesy Burger-Flavored Soup recipe. Perfect for chilly days, this soup is packed with ground beef, vegetables, and cheddar cheese, creating a satisfying meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Cheese Sauce:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Crumbled cooked bacon
- Extra shredded cheese
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer beef mixture to slow cooker. Add broth, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour, then milk. Add cheese until melted.
- Finish Soup: Stir cheese sauce into slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
- For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of whole milk.
- Add cooked crumbled bacon for a smoky flavor.
- Pair with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
