Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this hearty Creamy Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup. Packed with savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and a velvety cheese sauce, this comforting soup is a perfect meal for chilly days.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 3 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Cheese Sauce:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess fat and transfer to slow cooker.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: Combine onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk. Stir in cheese until smooth, then pour into slow cooker.
- Finish Soup: Add sour cream to the slow cooker, stir well, and cook for an additional 15–20 minutes. Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider using sharp cheddar or adding a dash of hot sauce.
- This soup thickens as it cools, so add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
