Description
This Easy Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for cozy meals. Made with lean ground beef, tender diced potatoes, shredded carrots, and flavorful beef broth, this soup simmers slowly in a crockpot to develop rich flavors. Finished with melted cheddar cheese, it’s a delicious twist on a classic cheeseburger packed into a warm bowl of soup.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef until fully browned. Drain any excess grease to reduce fat content and improve the soup’s flavor.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker. Add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, shredded carrots, and beef broth to the pot.
- Season the soup: Sprinkle in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all the seasonings and ingredients.
- Slow cook the soup: Set the slow cooker to low and cook the soup for 6 to 8 hours, or use the high setting and cook for 3 to 4 hours. The soup is ready when the vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.
- Add cheddar cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese into the hot soup until it melts completely, creating a creamy and cheesy finish to the dish.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and keep the soup heartier yet healthy.
- You can substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes for a slightly different flavor and extra nutrients.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more garlic or onion powder if desired.
- For a thicker soup, mash some potatoes against the side of the slow cooker before adding cheese.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
