Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup with Bacon (Easy & Delicious)

This Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup with Bacon is a creamy, hearty, and veggie-filled meal that the whole family will love.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

Slow cooker
skillet

Ingredients

Meat and Dairy

1 lb lean ground beef or bison
1.5 cups whole milk or half and half
4 oz cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 strips bacon cooked until crisp and chopped

Vegetables

1 cup yellow onion finely diced
3 garlic cloves minced
1.5 cups carrots peeled and diced
1 cup celery diced
1-2 yellow, russet, or Yukon gold potatoes scrubbed clean and diced

Broth and Seasoning

32 oz low-sodium chicken broth or beef broth
2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce may substitute low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
to taste fine salt
to taste black pepper
2 tablespoon cornstarch optional
0.25 cup cold water optional to thicken

Instructions

Cooking Steps

Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Season with a dash of salt and pepper. Cook until beef is cooked through and no longer pink, about 7-9 minutes.
To a large slow cooker, add the cooked beef mixture, potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
In a skillet, cook the bacon until nice and crisp, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels, then chop.
About 30 minutes before serving, add the whole milk, cream cheese, and shredded cheese to the slow cooker, and continue to cook until melted and creamy.
To thicken the soup, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl. Stir into the soup on high heat, then cook for an additional 15-30 minutes.
Stir in the chopped bacon just before serving, reserving 2-3 tablespoons for topping. Season to taste.
Serve with optional toppings and/or crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

Optional toppings include fresh chopped parsley, diced or sliced dill pickles, diced red onion, additional bacon and cheese, ketchup, mustard, or crusty bread for dunking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Bacon Soup, Cheeseburger Soup, comfort food, Easy Soup, Family Recipe, Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

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