Description
This Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup is an easy and quick and simple comfort dish packed with the best creamy flavors and healthy ideas for weeknight dinner or meal prep and even a cozy potluck or party night and it brings classic cheeseburger taste into a warm bowl everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups potatoes diced
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- I cook the ground beef until it changes from raw pink to browned and crumbly and the fat begins to render and coat the meat. Then I keep stirring so the pieces break apart unevenly and develop a deeper savory color and texture that will carry through the soup.
- I add diced potatoes and chopped carrots and onion with garlic to the beef and mix everything so the vegetables are coated with the meat juices. Then the mixture looks colorful and chunky and the ingredients begin to blend together unevenly.
- I pour the beef broth over the mixture and everything becomes submerged and the colors soften slightly as the liquid fills the gaps. Then as it cooks slowly the vegetables begin to soften and the broth turns richer and slightly cloudy from the ingredients.
- I pour in the milk and sprinkle the shredded cheese and the liquid turns creamy while the cheese starts melting into uneven strands. Then the soup thickens slightly and the surface becomes glossy with rich cheesy texture blending with the broth.
- I stir everything until fully combined and the soup becomes thick and creamy with visible chunks of beef and vegetables. Then I serve it warm with uneven texture and natural color variation showing a homemade finish.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Brown the beef well before adding to crockpot to build deeper flavor and avoid greasy texture.
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre shredded to ensure smoother melting and better texture.
- Adjust thickness by adding more broth if too thick or simmer longer if too thin.
- Let soup rest for a few minutes after cooking so flavors settle and texture improves.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and it will stay fresh for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave and stir occasionally to maintain smooth texture. If freezing then cool completely before storing and thaw slowly before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg