Slow Cooker Cheesy Burger-Flavored Soup Recipe
This comforting, cheesy burger-flavored soup is the perfect dish for those who love classic burger flavors in a warm and hearty bowl. Easy to prepare in a slow cooker, it’s a delightful blend of beef, cheese, and savory seasonings.
Ingredients:
- ½ white onion, diced
- 2 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp pickle relish
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces frozen Southern-style hash browns
- 1½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ground Beef and Vegetables:
- In a large skillet, crumble and brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the frozen hash browns and diced onion, cooking until the onions become soft and translucent.
- Drain any excess fat from the meat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Assemble in the Slow Cooker:
- Transfer the cooked ground beef mixture into your slow cooker.
- Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, yellow mustard, pickle relish, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Stir everything together, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Soup:
- Pour in the beef broth, then cover the slow cooker.
- For a quicker option, set the slow cooker on high and cook for 3 hours. If using the low setting, cook for about 6 hours.
- Finish with Cheese and Cream:
- After cooking, remove the lid and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream.
- Replace the lid and cook for an additional hour to allow the cheese to melt and the soup to become creamy.
- Add Bacon and Serve:
- Just before serving, stir in the crumbled bacon for added flavor.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with extra shredded cheese or a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
This cheesy burger-flavored soup is a crowd-pleaser that combines all the best flavors of a cheeseburger in a comforting, hearty soup. Enjoy!
