Description
Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food in a bowl. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender beef and vegetables, it tastes just like a cheeseburger in soup form. Perfect for busy weeknights, it cooks effortlessly in a slow cooker while filling your home with an irresistible aroma. A little indulgent, a lot satisfying, and easily customizable, this soup has become a family favorite that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Optional: green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Chop all vegetables into uniform pieces.
- In the crockpot, combine browned beef, vegetables, broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in cheese and milk or cream 30 minutes before serving. Mix until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with optional garnishes.
Notes
- Adding the cheese at the end ensures smooth melting.
- Resting the soup for 10–15 minutes after cooking intensifies flavors.
- Bacon crumbles or extra cheese can be added for a richer version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg