Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
This Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup is a cold weather classic. This delicious slow cooker recipe can be made ahead of time and placed in the freezer for later use.
This Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup is a go-to family favorite when the temperature starts to cool down. It’s cheesy and full of flavor and I love to serve it with a big, crusty loaf of bread or buttermilk cornbread.
Like my favorite Pressure Cooker Potato Soup, this recipe is even better the next day when the flavors have had time to marry.
What’s Needed for Cheeseburger Soup?
I know you might be skimming the ingredients list below thinking that you (or your kiddos) hate tomatoes, but don’t leave them out because it will change the flavor. I don’t always love them either, but they’re easy to pick around if it’s an issue.
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Tomatoes
- Beef broth
- Potatoes
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- All-purpose flour
- Milk
How to Prep Cheeseburger Soup as a Freezer Meal
I like to assemble this Crockpot cheeseburger potato soup ahead of time and keep it on hand in the freezer (just be sure to cook the meat first).
The most important thing is to fully cook the ground beef prior to freezing. Add the diced onion, canned diced tomatoes, seasoning, broth, and raw potatoes into a large freezer bag. I usually try to freeze things flat for easier storage, but if I am making this soup in the slow cooker later, I will freeze it standing up (so that the contents fall to the bottom half of the bag and I can add it easily to my crockpot frozen.)
You don’t want to add the cheese, flour, or milk to the freezer bag because these ingredients will be used later to thicken the soup.
How to Make Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
When you’re ready to cook, add the contents of the bag to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-6 hours. 30 minutes prior to serving, make a slurry with the flour and milk and add that to the hot soup with the shredded cheese.
Can I Use Ground Turkey?
Of course! My family prefers ground beef, but ground chicken, turkey, or pork can be used instead. You just won’t get that same cheeseburger flavor.
Can I Make This Without a Crockpot?
I’ve only made this slow cooker cheeseburger soup recipe in my Crockpot, but I’m sure you could make it on the stove. Follow the recipe as instructed, but simmer the soup in a stockpot (covered) for 1 to 2 hours rather than in the slow cooker.
Tips for Making Easy Cheeseburger Soup
- Dice the potatoes into bite-sized chunks so they cook fully in the slow cooker and are easier to eat.
- Whisk the flour and milk together before adding it to the soup. This way, the flour doesn’t clump up in the soup.
- Enjoy this soup as is, or garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese, or chives.
More Crockpot Dinner Recipes:
- Southwest Chicken
- Crockpot BBQ Sliders
- Taco Chili
- Crockpot Braised Brisket
- Slow Cooker Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef , fully cooked
- ½ cup onion , chopped
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 4 cups russet potatoes , peeled and diced
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Fully cook the ground beef. Peel and dice the potatoes into bite sized chunks. Roughly chop the onion.
- Place all ingredients (except shredded cheese, flour, and milk) in a freezer bag and mix well. Freeze until ready. (Remember, the meat should be fully cooked. Allow it to cool slightly before adding to the bag.)
- Cook on low for 8 hours. 30 minutes prior to serving, whisk ¼ cup flour and 1 cup milk until no lumps remain and stir into the soup.
- Add cheese and stir again.
- Cover and continue cooking until soup is thickened, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition
This post was published October 20, 2017 and updated August 19, 2019.
Is the ground beef cooked prior to freezing?
Yes, cook the ground beef prior to freezing or prior to adding to the slow cooker.
Im cooking this on the stove cuz it’s cold and snowing hope it turns out right also added o.ions and celery and garlic for flavor