Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup from Taste of Home
Ingredients
- 1 pounds ground beef
- ¾ cups onion
chopped
- ¾ cups Carrots
shredded
- ¾ cups celery
diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups potatoes
peeled, diced
- ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces Mexican-style Velveeta
- 1½ cups milk
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
Directions
- 1
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat; remove cooked beef from pan, drain, and add to slow cooker.
- 2
Add onion, carrots, celery, basil, parsley flakes, broth, and potatoes into the slow cooker. Press garlic into crock.
- 3
Cook soup on low for 6-8 hours or on low for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes and veggies are tender.
- 4
About an hour before you intend to serve the cheeseburger soup, make a roux in a small skillet by melting 3 tablespoons butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add salt, pepper, milk, and cream cheese and mix well.
- 5
Add roux to soup. Add roux and cheese to the soup. Turn slow cooker to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring a few times until the cheese melts.
- 6
Serve with optional toppings immediately.
Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup from Taste of Home
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About this Recipe
Looking for a hearty, comforting meal that practically cooks itself? This Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup from Taste of Home brings all the beloved flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a warm, creamy bowl, perfect for chilly evenings.
This recipe shines by letting your slow cooker do the heavy lifting, infusing ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables with rich flavor over several hours. The genius use of Velveeta creates an incredibly smooth, velvety texture that’s impossible to resist, ensuring a truly comforting experience with minimal effort.
Expect a deeply satisfying, creamy soup brimming with savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and a medley of finely diced onions, carrots, and celery. Each spoonful delivers a rich, cheesy goodness, rounded out by hints of dried basil and parsley, and finished with a mild, delightful spicy kick from the Mexican-style Velveeta. It’s a substantial, flavorful dish that will truly fill you up and leave you feeling cozy from the inside out.
Customize this adaptable soup to fit your preferences. For a leaner option, consider swapping the ground beef for ground turkey. If you enjoy a bit more heat, a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce can amplify that mildly spicy kick. You can also boost the vegetable content by adding diced bell peppers or corn during the last hour of cooking for extra color and nutrition.
Serve this robust Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup as a stand-alone meal, perhaps with some crusty bread for dipping, making it an ideal choice for a comforting family dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck.