I love a good soup, especially when it can be made in a crockpot! Slow cooker recipes make mealtime so much easier, especially on busy days.
This crockpot cheeseburger soup was a fast favorite in our house! It’s so thick and hearty, filled with meat and veggies. And yes, it does taste like a cheeseburger!
The added veggies make it even more filling. For a stovetop version, check out our Cheeseburger Soup recipe!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Easy weeknight dinner. Just dump the ingredients in the crockpot and you’re good to go!
- Tastes just like a cheeseburger! You get all the hearty, cheesy flavor you love in a warm and comforting soup.
- Guaranteed family favorite. Everyone loves a cheeseburger, and this soup is a fun twist that’s sure to be a hit.
Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup Ingredients and Substitutions
- 1 pound ground beef – cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (32 ounce) carton beef broth – full sodium
- 1 cup carrots peeled and diced
- 3 medium potatoes – peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter – unsalted
- ½ cup flour
- 2 (12 ounce cans) evaporated milk – or half and half
- ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon thyme – or Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt
- pepper to taste
- Bacon – optional but highly encouraged!
How to Cook Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
- MEAT + VEGGIES. Add cooked hamburger, garlic, beef broth, carrots, potatoes, and onion powder to a slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 hours.
- SAUCE. While the soup is coming up to 7 hours, make the sauce by melting butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute (or until golden brown). Whisk in evaporated milk and Worcestershire sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- CHEESE. Add cheese and stir until it is all melted. Add basil, thyme, seasoning salt and pepper. Pour cheese sauce into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook on LOW for another hour.
- SEASON + SERVE! Add more milk for a thinner consistency and add any additional salt and pepper needed. Top with more shredded cheese and bacon pieces. Serve warm.
Toppings. Just like a cheeseburger, this soup tastes great with your favorite burger toppings. Go ahead and add some caramelized onions, diced tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, sliced avocados, dill pickles, and a dollop of sour cream.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Brown the ground beef. I used lean ground beef. If using a higher fat percentage drain any excess grease. You can also use ground turkey, ground chicken, or mild Italian pork sausage.
- Use beef broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth. For extra flavor use stock.
- Russet potatoes are my spud of choice, but Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes will also work.
- To thin it out add more water or broth. To thicken you can add more cheese, extra cream, smash a few potato cubes or add a cornstarch slurry.
Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (32 ounce) carton beef broth, full sodium
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- ½ cup flour
- 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk, or half and half
- ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon thyme, or Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt
- pepper to taste
- Bacon optional
Instructions
- Add cooked hamburger, garlic, beef broth, carrots, potatoes, and onion powder to a slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 hours.
- While the soup is coming up to 7 hours, make the sauce by melting butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute (or until golden brown). Whisk in evaporated milk and Worcestershire sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add cheese and stir until it is all melted. Add basil, thyme, seasoning salt, and pepper. Pour cheese sauce into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook on LOW for another hour.
- Add more milk for a thinner consistency and add any additional salt and pepper needed. Top with more shredded cheese and bacon pieces. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Soup can stay in the crock pot for up to 4 hours on high heat and 8 hours on low. When the maximum time has been reached, switch the setting to warm to keep the soup from overcooking. It can stay on the warm setting for another 2 hours.
Brown the ground beef and drain excess oil, otherwise it can make the soup greasy. Using lean ground beef will reduce the amount of grease as well.
Store the soup in one large portion or divide it into individual servings. Store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Keep soup in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Complete The Meal
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Baked French Fries
1 hr 10 mins
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Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup
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This recipe was originally published July 2023.
I love anything that has to do with my crockpot making my meals, and this is the best cheeseburger soup that I have made! thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
You’re welcome!
I have a similar recipe for the stovetop, but this one was awesome for whipping up on Sunday before we left for church. Made the house smell amazing, and my family devoured it! So hearty & delicious!
This is so comfy and hearty! My fam super loves this cheeseburger soup recipe and I’m so glad it is so simple and easy to make.