Description
Crockpot cheeseburger soup is a rich, creamy, and cheesy dish that combines ground beef, tender potatoes, and a velvety cheese sauce for the ultimate comfort food. Slow-cooked to perfection, it delivers all the flavors of a cheeseburger in a hearty soup form. Perfect for family dinners, busy weeknights, or cozy weekends, this soup is versatile, satisfying, and easy to make with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 small potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
Optional Add-ins:
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Diced tomatoes
- Pickles
- Spinach or other greens
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over high heat; drain excess grease.
- Peel and dice potatoes, chop onions, and shred carrots.
- Place ground beef, potatoes, onions, and carrots in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, and seasonings (Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper). Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese pieces. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and fully incorporated.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings like pickles, green onions, or sour cream.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheddar for smoother melting.
- Add cheese at the end to avoid curdling.
- For low-carb, substitute potatoes with cauliflower florets.
- Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge. Freeze without cheese, then add cheese when reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: ~420
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~780mg
- Fat: ~27g
- Saturated Fat: ~14g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12g
- Trans Fat: ~0.5g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~24g
- Cholesterol: ~90mg