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Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup

A hearty and comforting soup that combines classic cheeseburger flavors with tender vegetables, all cooked in a crock pot for maximum convenience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground turkey for a lighter version.
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth Substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced Yukon gold or russet recommended.
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Use smoked cheddar for extra flavor.
  • 1 cup milk Whole or 2% milk recommended; half-and-half can be used for creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Optional Toppings
  • to taste crispy bacon Cooked and crumbled.
  • to taste sliced green onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off excess fat.
  2. Transfer the browned beef to the crock pot. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, diced potatoes, carrots, and celery. Stir briefly to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar and the milk, keeping the crock pot on low to melt the cheese smoothly.
  3. Season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Serve hot in bowls. Top with crispy bacon and sliced green onions if using.

Notes

You can use frozen diced potatoes to save on prep time. Mix cornstarch with water to thicken the soup if desired.