Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
I’m excited to introduce to you my crockpot cheeseburger soup recipe; it’s a favorite in our household.
Having been a Homeschool Mom for many years, I completely understand the challenges of juggling lessons and “socialization exercises” (Latin club, football, Speech class, Debate Club, Dancing lessons…GASP!!….4-H, Scouts, music lessons….and the list goes on and on) as well as trying to get a good supper on the table every night.
So, I am here to help! Right off the bat, I’m going to tell you that I think a busy family’s best friend is the good old classic crockpot. I love cooking with them so much – I have 5 of them! They are all different sizes, and one of them is a mini for sauces.
The thing about crockpots is that, with a little bit of time early in the day, you can go about your lessons and activities, meanwhile your home will be filling with the yummy aromas of supper (such as the crockpot cheeseburger soup we’re cooking today) waiting for you!
I don’t use mixes, and you’ll never see a recipe from me that has an ingredient that starts with “canned cream of…” Nope – can’t even go there! There are simple replacements for those, using real ingredients, and they only take minutes to make.
So without further ado, let’s jump into this hearty crockpot cheeseburger soup recipe!
How to Make Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
To begin, mince 3 cloves of garlic, and dice a medium sized onion.
In a skillet, toss in a pound of ground beef along with your onion & garlic. Cook these together until the meat is browned and the onions are a little tender.
Meanwhile, grab a pound of red or yellow potatoes. Wash them up and then cut them into 1 inch pieces.
Wash, trim and peel 3 or 4 carrots, and dice these into 1/2 inch pieces.
Toss the potatoes and carrots into your crockpot along with the ground beef. I used a very lean beef, so there was no grease to drain off, but if you have grease in your pan, just scoop the meat out with a slotted spoon and place it in the crockpot. (I used a 4 quart crockpot here.)
Pour in 1 quart (4 cups) of beef broth.
Now you can’t have a cheeseburger without ketchup and mustard! Add in 1/4 c ketchup and 2 tablespoons of classic yellow mustard.
Give the soup a little kick by adding a teaspoon of chipotle chili pepper. (Note: I am a complete wimp when it comes to spicy food. This gives the soup just a little heat but is not spicy. If you have little ones who are super sensitive, reduce this to 1/2 teaspoon.)
Add in 1/2 teaspoon each of black pepper and salt. Stir this all together.
Cook this on high for 5 1/2 hours or on low for 10 hours (depending on how soon you are starting this and when your supper time is.)
An hour before your soup is done, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan.
Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour. Let it bubble for just a minute and stir in 1 1/2 cup of milk. Stirring continually, cook this over medium heat until it just begins to boil. Turn the heat down as low as it goes.
Add in 2 cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until it is melted in.
(Note: You have just made a great cheese sauce for steamed veggies!) Stir the cheesy mixture into the crockpot and let it cook together for the final hour.
Serve the soup with a little extra cheese sprinkled on top, and even add some diced pickles or crumbled bacon if you so desire. Enjoy!
Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup is an ideal winter recipe. The leftovers can be frozen and made another night!
Ingredients
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 medium-sized onion (diced)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound red or yellow potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 3–4 carrots (trimmed, peeled, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 quart (4 cups) beef broth
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Mince 3 cloves of garlic and dice a medium sized onion.
- In a skillet, toss in a pound of ground beef along with your onion & garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are a little tender.
- Wash a pound of red or yellow potatoes and then cut them into 1 inch pieces.
- Wash, trim, and peel 3 or 4 carrots. Dice into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Toss the potatoes and carrots into your crockpot along with the ground beef. If you have grease in your pan, scoop the meat out with a slotted spoon and place it in the crockpot.
- Pour in 1 quart (4 cups) of beef broth.
- Add 1/4 c ketchup and 2 tablespoons of classic yellow mustard.
- Add a teaspoon of chipotle chili pepper.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon each of black pepper and salt. Stir.
- Cook on high for 5 1/2 hours or on low for 10 hours.
- An hour before your soup is done, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour. Let it bubble for just a minute and stir in 1 1/2 cup of milk. Stirring continually, cook this over medium heat until it just begins to boil. Turn the heat down as low as it goes.
- Add in 2 cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until it is melted in.
- Stir the cheesy mixture into the crockpot and let it cook together for the final hour.
Notes
Serve the soup with a little extra cheese sprinkled on top, and even add some diced pickles or crumbled bacon.
Looking for a dessert to serve alongside your crockpot cheeseburger soup? You might try these tasty banana pudding bites!
Constance has been an Army Wife for 22+ years and met her husband during chapel service in Basic Training as a soldier herself. She is the mother of 3 nearly-grown kids and now lives in Alabama, having moved there this summer from Alaska. She has been eclectically homeschooling for 13 years and has two homeschool graduates and a high school student.
She is an Organic Christian, loves studying scripture, and exploring God’s creation. She’s adventurous – loves hiking, hunting and other outdoor activities. Constance has maintained a food-related website since 1998, moved to blogging in 2006, and has had her content published in several local and national publications. On her website, The Foodie Army Wife she specializes in teaching others to create great meals and goodies for their loved ones using real ingredients and easy to follow recipes with step by step instructions and photos. She encourages families to cook together and enjoy family meals as often as possible. You can connect with Constance on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest
I’ve tried a few cheeseburger soup recipes and haven’t liked any but this one sounds like a winner! I never thought to add ketchup and mustard. Love it! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks:)
I’ve tried a few cheeseburger soup recipes and haven’t liked any but this one sounds like a winner! I never thought to add ketchup and mustard. Love it! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks:)
Can you make this with russet potatoes? I have a big bag of them and would hate to have to buy more of another kind. Really want to make this delicious looking soup though!! Thank you!
Yes, but I would peel those 🙂
Thank you!! This will be perfect on this cold and windy weekend 🙂
Can you make this with russet potatoes? I have a big bag of them and would hate to have to buy more of another kind. Really want to make this delicious looking soup though!! Thank you!
Yes, but I would peel those 🙂
Thank you!! This will be perfect on this cold and windy weekend 🙂
i’m teaching my 15 year old son to make this recipe as one of his 7 meals he needs to conquer before graduating.
But we noticed a typo in the picture directions.. You say 2T butter and you say to add 2T butter…..which should be flour.
Just FYI
Can’t wait to eat it tonight. It smells delicious!
Blessiings!
Thank you! I fixed it. 🙂
i’m teaching my 15 year old son to make this recipe as one of his 7 meals he needs to conquer before graduating.
But we noticed a typo in the picture directions.. You say 2T butter and you say to add 2T butter…..which should be flour.
Just FYI
Can’t wait to eat it tonight. It smells delicious!
Blessiings!
Thank you! I fixed it. 🙂
I am making this recipe this weekend! Sounds (and looks) so good! I love my 5 crockpots too! I have been known to have two going at once!! Excited to have you on the team!
Thank you!
I am making this recipe this weekend! Sounds (and looks) so good! I love my 5 crockpots too! I have been known to have two going at once!! Excited to have you on the team!
Thank you!
Your list of ingredients includes flour but I didn’t see it used in the recipe you wrote out… I’m Gluten Free, so I look forward to making this without the flour for thickener. You have my taste ready to try some of this dish!
Thank you! I fixed the error 🙂
Jenny~
I’m gluten free also and we used GF flour in place of reg. flour and it turned out great.
I use better batter flour.
🙂
Your list of ingredients includes flour but I didn’t see it used in the recipe you wrote out… I’m Gluten Free, so I look forward to making this without the flour for thickener. You have my taste ready to try some of this dish!
Thank you! I fixed the error 🙂
Jenny~
I’m gluten free also and we used GF flour in place of reg. flour and it turned out great.
I use better batter flour.
🙂
Nice recipe. Thank you.
Hope you like it!
Nice recipe. Thank you.
Hope you like it!
Oh you poor thing!!! Having to leave Alaska for Alabama!!!!! I already live in south Alabama and would love to visit Alaska (especially in the summer!!)!!! =)
Your recipe sounds wonderful and I’m glad you don’t use “mixes”!! Can’t wait to see more!!!
LOL! Yes, part of my heart will always remain in the 49th state.
Oh you poor thing!!! Having to leave Alaska for Alabama!!!!! I already live in south Alabama and would love to visit Alaska (especially in the summer!!)!!! =)
Your recipe sounds wonderful and I’m glad you don’t use “mixes”!! Can’t wait to see more!!!
LOL! Yes, part of my heart will always remain in the 49th state.
Looking forward to trying this on one o our busy days.
Sounds yummy, as usual.
Thank you Melissa! 🙂
Looking forward to trying this on one o our busy days.
Sounds yummy, as usual.
Thank you Melissa! 🙂
Can I just say you are making me hungry? Love the recipe!!!
Thank you!
Can I just say you are making me hungry? Love the recipe!!!
Thank you!