Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
This easy cheesy Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup is so simple to make! Only 3 steps to a comforting and creamy soup that’s full of hamburger, bacon, cheese, and potatoes.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time4 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon cheeseburger soup, cheeseburger soup, slow cooker
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 534kcal
Author: A H
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 28 ounce package O’Brien frozen hashbrown potatoes
- 1 quart beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 2.5 ounce package real bacon pieces or 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup sour cream
- 16 ounces 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped dill pickle slices
In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Add the carrots, onion, and celery to the beef and cook until the veggies begin to soften and the onion turns translucent. About 5 minutes. Drain off the fat and add the beef and veggies to the slow cooker.
Add the frozen hash browns, beef broth and seasonings to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
Add the half and half, sour cream, bacon and cheddar cheese. Gently stir until the cheese has melted and everything is well blended.
Serve garnished with more bacon bits, shredded cheese and chopped dill pickles.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1341mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g