Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup (Printable Recipe)

Creamy soup with ground beef, cheddar cheese, and potatoes that tastes just like a cheeseburger in a bowl!

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 4 cups russet potatoes, diced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 4 cups chicken broth

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - Salt to taste
08 - Black pepper to taste

→ Dairy and Garnish

09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
11 - Bacon, cooked and crumbled for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces until fully cooked and no pink remains.
02 - Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot and add diced potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
03 - Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until potatoes are fork-tender and easily pierced.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, cooking for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is completely melted and incorporated.
05 - Ladle soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon before serving while hot.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Browning the beef first develops deeper flavor and removes excess fat for better texture.
02 - Soup will thicken as it cools, add additional broth when reheating if needed.
03 - For best results, use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded for smoother melting.
04 - Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and reheated gently on stovetop.

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