Description
Midwestern comfort shines through this slow cooker cheeseburger soup, blending hearty ground beef with creamy potato goodness. Cheese melts perfectly into rich broth, creating a satisfying meal you’ll savor down to the last comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
- 4 cups (950 ml) beef broth
- 2 cups (300 g) diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped onion
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded carrots
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Onion powder to taste
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet at medium heat, eliminating any surplus fat.
- Transfer beef to slow cooker, combining with diced potatoes, finely chopped onions, and delicately shredded carrots.
- Introduce beef broth to the mixture, creating a robust liquid base for the soup.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper across the ingredients, gently mixing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Cover slow cooker and allow contents to simmer on low temperature for 6-7 hours, or on high setting for 3-4 hours until vegetables reach optimal tenderness.
- During final 15 minutes of cooking, gradually fold shredded cheddar cheese into the soup, stirring continuously until cheese melts completely and integrates smoothly with the liquid.
- Remove lid, let soup rest for 5 minutes to stabilize temperature and consistency before ladling into serving bowls.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by sautéing onions and garlic before adding to slow cooker for deeper, richer taste profile.
- Swap ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier protein alternatives that maintain hearty texture.
- Control sodium by using low-sodium beef broth and reducing added salt, perfect for those monitoring dietary intake.
- Boost vegetable content by adding diced celery or bell peppers for extra nutrition and crunch without compromising soup’s classic comfort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg