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Creamy Crockpot Cheeseburger Potato Soup: Easy Slow Cooker Meal

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This creamy crockpot cheeseburger potato soup is honest, comforting food that tastes like your favorite diner burger in a bowl. It’s ridiculously easy to make, with simple ingredients and a slow cooker doing most of the work.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed into ½-inch pieces
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 4 slices American cheese, torn into pieces
  • ¼ cup dill pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • For garnish (optional): shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, diced dill pickles or pickle relish, chopped green onions, a drizzle of ketchup or mustard

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until nicely browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add diced onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Layer the ingredients: Add cubed potatoes on top of beef mixture. Sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over everything. Pour in beef broth and stir gently to combine, ensuring potatoes are mostly submerged.
  3. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Thicken the soup: Use an immersion blender to give the soup a few quick pulses, breaking up about a third of the potatoes. Alternatively, mash some potatoes against the side of the slow cooker with a fork.
  5. Add cream and cheese: Turn slow cooker to warm or low. Stir in heavy cream and whole milk. Gradually add shredded cheddar and American cheese pieces, stirring until each addition is fully melted before adding more.
  6. Add cheeseburger flavors: Stir in pickle relish, yellow mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  7. Serve and garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and top with desired garnishes. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t skip browning the beef for best flavor. Shred your own cheese to avoid graininess. Add dairy at the end to prevent curdling. Let soup rest 5-10 minutes to thicken. Leftovers keep 3-4 days in fridge or freeze up to 3 months.

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Keywords: cheeseburger soup, crockpot soup, slow cooker soup, potato soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy dinner, ground beef recipe

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