Description
Classic cheeseburger soup delivers hearty midwest comfort in a single pot. Creamy ingredients and ground beef combine for a satisfying meal families will savor together.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef, browned & drained
- 16 ounces (454 grams) Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, cubed
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled & diced
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (150 grams) carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) celery, diced
- 1 white onion, diced
Seasonings and Broth:
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 cup (57 grams) bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by laying diced russet potatoes evenly across the bottom of the crockpot.
- Brown lean ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely cooked, eliminating all pink coloration. Drain excess grease and transfer meat to the slow cooker.
- Layer finely chopped onions, shredded carrots, and diced celery into the crockpot with the potatoes and beef.
- Distribute Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and minced garlic uniformly across the vegetable mixture.
- Pour chicken broth into the crockpot, ensuring complete coverage of all ingredients.
- Secure the crockpot lid and cook on low temperature for 4-6 hours, allowing flavors to meld together.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, introduce cubed Velveeta and cream cheese, stirring periodically until fully melted and integrated.
- Thoroughly mix the soup, tasting and adjusting seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling crumbled bacon, diced pickles, and extra onions on top before serving hot.
Notes
- Make ahead and freeze the soup base without cheese for up to 3 months, adding dairy ingredients when reheating to prevent separation.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for leaner or vegetarian versions, maintaining similar flavor profiles.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth and reduce added salt for a heart-healthy adaptation, controlling sodium intake without sacrificing taste.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to customize the soup’s richness and create unique flavor dimensions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg