Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup
Savor the rich flavors of Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup, a hearty blend of ground beef, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, hash browns, and a creamy broth. Perfect for comforting meals any time of year!
6 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ white onion diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic freshly minced
- 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 8 ounces bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces frozen Southern-Style hash browns
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese freshly shredded
Instructions
Prepare the Ground Beef and Vegetables
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, frozen hash browns, and diced onion. Stir occasionally until the beef is browned and the onion has softened. Drain any excess fat from the skillet to prevent greasiness in the soup. Add the minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, approximately 1 minute.
Assemble the Soup Base in the Slow Cooker
- Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes (including their juice), Worcestershire sauce, pickle relish, mustard, and beef broth. Stir well to combine the ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Slow Cook the Soup
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours. Allow the ingredients to meld and develop rich flavors.
Incorporate the Cheese and Cream
- Once the cooking time is complete, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Cover the slow cooker again and cook for an additional hour on low, allowing the cheese to melt fully and the cream to integrate into the broth.
Add the Bacon
- Before serving, stir in the crumbled bacon for a final touch of smoky flavor.
Serve and Garnish
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional shredded cheddar cheese or bacon bits if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy its comforting flavors.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure you use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and beef broth. Verify that other ingredients, such as the cheese and pickle relish, are certified gluten-free.