Description
This cheesy, hearty burger-flavored soup is everything you love about a classic cheeseburger, but in soup form! Loaded with ground beef, melty cheese, and delicious seasonings, it’s the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy meal, this soup is rich, filling, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups diced potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning the beef)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
- Crispy bacon bits, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are softened. Drain any excess fat.
- Add to Slow Cooker: Transfer the browned beef mixture to your slow cooker. Add the beef broth, diced potatoes, frozen corn, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook in the Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Add the Cheese: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Let them melt into the soup, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with Sour Cream: Just before serving, stir in the sour cream to add extra creaminess. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and crispy bacon bits if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of chili flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce for a spicy version.
- The soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Simply reheat before serving.
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option instead of beef.
- Adjust the amount of cheese based on your preference for a cheesier soup.
- For an extra creamy texture, stir in a bit more sour cream or even a dollop of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low (or 2-3 hours on high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg