Save Pin A cozy, hearty soup that tastes just like your favorite cheeseburger loaded with savory beef, melty cheddar, tender potatoes, and smoky bacon. The crockpot makes this easy and perfect for busy weeknights. Top with pickles or tomatoes for a classic cheeseburger finish.
This crockpot soup quickly became a favorite in my family; it’s comforting and reminds me of a classic cheeseburger in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- Bacon strips: 4 strips
- Lean ground beef: 1 pound (450 g)
- Yellow onion: 1, diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Russet potatoes: 3 medium, peeled and diced (about 1-inch pieces)
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Beef broth: 4 cups (950 ml)
- Cheddar cheese soup: 1 (10.5-ounce / 300 g) can
- Heavy whipping cream: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Freshly grated cheddar cheese: 8 ounces (225 g), plus more for serving
- Pickle slices: Optional topping
- Diced tomatoes: Optional topping
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan. Once cool, chop bacon and set aside for topping.
- Step 2:
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it browns, about 7 minutes. Stir in the diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes more until onion softens. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Step 3:
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 6-quart crockpot. Add beef broth, diced potatoes, and cheddar cheese soup. Stir well to combine.
- Step 4:
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Step 5:
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the soup becomes creamy.
- Step 6:
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with chopped crispy bacon, extra cheddar, pickle slices, and/or diced tomatoes as desired. Serve hot.
Save Pin This soup always brings smiles at our family dinners and is perfect for sharing during the colder months.
Required Tools
Large skillet, slotted spoon, 6-quart crockpot (slow cooker), cutting board and knife, cheese grater, ladle.
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheddar cheese, cream, cheese soup), Possible Gluten (canned soup, broth—check labels), Pork (bacon). Always verify product labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 540, Total Fat: 36 g, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 29 g per serving.
Save Pin This soup is the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.