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Easy Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup

Easy Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup

Cozy, creamy cheeseburger soup made in the slow cooker with tender potatoes, seasoned beef, and melty cheddar. Pile on your favorite burger-style toppings.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb ground beef lean or regular
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cup diced potatoes russet or gold, peeled
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 0.75 cup diced celery
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 4.5 cup beef broth low sodium if preferred
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.25 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened cut into cubes
  • 2.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 tbsp dill pickle relish for serving, optional
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions for serving, optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Brown the ground beef with the chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  • Add potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, browned beef and onion to the slow cooker. Stir in broth, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on Low 6–7 hours or High 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk; simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Pour the milk mixture into the slow cooker. Add cream cheese and half the cheddar. Cover 10–15 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheddar, pickle relish, and green onions.

Notes

Variation: Stir in crisp bacon at the end or swap half the cheddar for pepper jack for a mild kick. Serving tip: Top with crushed kettle chips or toasted bun croutons for true cheeseburger vibes. Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat gently and splash in a bit of milk if too thick.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.