Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty Cheeseburger Soup, simmering with rich beef, melted cheese, and potato chunks. Slow-cooker magic delivers a creamy, satisfying meal that draws hungry diners to the kitchen for a bowl of pure warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Base:
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ground beef by sautéing in a skillet over medium heat with diced onions and minced garlic until meat is thoroughly browned and no longer pink.
- Drain excess fat from the beef mixture and transfer directly into the crockpot.
- Add beef broth, diced potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Thoroughly mix all ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- Cover crockpot and cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until vegetables become tender and fully cooked.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, incorporate shredded cheddar cheese and milk or heavy cream into the soup. Stir continuously until cheese melts completely and blends smoothly with the liquid.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, ladling soup into individual bowls and garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease, ensuring a cleaner, lighter soup texture.
- Opt for lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce fat content while maintaining rich flavor.
- Swap regular milk with low-fat or plant-based alternatives for dietary modifications.
- Prep vegetables uniformly for consistent cooking and appealing presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg