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Creamy Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

Enjoy a comforting and hearty Creamy Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup, perfect for a chilly day. This easy recipe combines the flavors of a cheeseburger in a creamy, satisfying soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • turkey bacon bits optional
  • Chopped green onions for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain fat, and transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until soft, then add to the slow cooker.
  3. Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir.
  4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  5. Melt butter, whisk in flour, cook for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
  6. Stir milk mixture into slow cooker, then add cheese, heavy cream, and sour cream. Cook 30 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve with optional turkey bacon bits and green onions.

Notes

For a thicker soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the cheese and cream.