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Cozy Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup with Bacon

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A comforting, creamy slow cooker soup that captures the flavors of a cheeseburger with ground beef, sharp cheddar, bacon, and pickle relish. Perfect for busy weeknights and cold weather.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 6–8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat and transfer beef to the slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, add a little oil if needed. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic in the last minute. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker.
  3. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, diced potatoes, Dijon mustard, and pickle relish to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and ensure potatoes are submerged.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours if short on time).
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, turn the slow cooker to HIGH. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir gently until smooth, ensuring the soup does not boil vigorously.
  6. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon and green onions.

Notes

Shred your own cheese to prevent graininess caused by anti-caking agents in pre-shredded cheese. Do not skip browning the beef for better flavor. If freezing, omit cheese and cream until reheating. For a leaner version, substitute ground turkey or chicken.

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