Description
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Burger-Flavored Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger in a delicious soup form. It’s easy to make in the slow cooker and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of potato soup
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- Chopped pickles or crumbled bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare the Soup: Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add beef broth, cheddar cheese soup, cream of potato soup, drained tomatoes, frozen vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Finish the Soup: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in shredded cheddar cheese and milk. Cover and cook until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Serve: Serve hot, topped with chopped pickles or crumbled bacon if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water) during the last 30 minutes.
- Great served with toasted hamburger buns or croutons.
