Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup
Submitted By: Julie L.
Ingredients:
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
4 small Yukon Gold Potatoes - peeled and diced
1 small Onion - small chopped
1 Large Carrot - peeled and grated
1 Large Celery Stalk - diced
3 Cups Chicken Broth - can substitute beef broth for a more 'burger flavor'
2 Cups Half and Half or Whole Milk
2 Cups Sharp or Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese - grated
¼ Cup Sour Cream
¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
3 Tbs Unsalted Butter
2 tsp Fresh Parsley - small chopped (can substitute 1 tsp dried parsley)
1 tsp Dried Basil
½ tsp Kosher Salt - or to taste
½ tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper - or to taste
-OPTIONAL GARNISH-
½ lb Bacon - cooked until crispy and crumbled
Preparation:
- Place potatoes, onion, carrot, celery, parsley, and basil into the crock of a medium/large slow cooker (Crock Pot®) - Pour chicken broth over the vegetables and cook covered on low for 6-8 hours (high for 3-5 hours) until potatoes are tender
- About 1 hour before serving, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked - Drain off any excess fat - Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine
- Wipe out the skillet and add butter - Once butter is melted, whisk in the flour a little at a time until thoroughly combined to make a roux - Allow roux to cook (stirring frequently) until golden in color (apx 2-5 minutes)
- Whisk in the half and half/milk to the roux - Add salt and pepper and thoroughly combine
- Transfer the milk mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine
- Mix the grated cheddar cheese into the soup until completely incorporated
- Allow to cook covered for an additional 30 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and smooth - Give it a good mix
- Add sour cream and mix until thoroughly combined
- Adjust seasoning and thickness (if too thin, allow to cook uncovered for a while longer - if too thick, thin with a little chicken broth or milk)
- Garnish with crumbled bacon (if using) and a little additional grated cheese - serve hot with warm rolls or bread sticks
