Description
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Burger Flavored Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger in a warm and satisfying soup. Perfect for a cozy meal on a cold day!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 3 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
Thickening and Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
Garnish (optional):
- Chopped pickles, green onions, or crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients: Add diced onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, and beef broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Thicken Soup: In a small bowl, whisk together flour and water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the soup, cover, and cook for another 15–20 minutes on high to thicken.
- Add Cheese and Milk: Reduce heat to low or warm, then stir in shredded cheddar cheese and milk until melted and creamy. Do not boil after adding the cheese.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished as desired.
Notes
- For a bacon cheeseburger twist, add cooked crumbled bacon just before serving.
- You can also stir in a spoonful of ketchup or mustard for added burger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
