Description
This hearty and creamy cheeseburger soup combines ground beef, potatoes, and cheddar cheese for a deliciously comforting meal. Perfect for chilly evenings, this slow cooker recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Bacon bits (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add them to the slow cooker.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to create a roux and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thickened.
- Stir the milk mixture into the slow cooker, then add the cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and sour cream. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 30 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with optional bacon bits and chopped green onions for garnish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for the beef.
- You can use low-fat dairy products if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg