A bowl of Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup hits hardest after a long day, once ground beef, medium onion, chopped, and garlic, minced have had hours to soften and come together. That is the quiet appeal of this slow cooker cheeseburger soup: real food without standing over the pot.
With ground beef, potatoes, cheese, and vegetables, this soup is satisfying and easy to prepare. Simply throw the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work for you.
Hearty Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup
This cheeseburger soup features ground beef, diced potatoes, and a blend of cheeses for a creamy texture. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the cooked beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add diced potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and frozen mixed vegetables.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Heat for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy hot!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 bowls
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
It is a forgiving dish that bends around your day, and the leftovers are just as good the following afternoon.
