Pioneer Woman Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
If you love rich and cozy meals, this Pioneer Woman Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe is perfect. It is creamy, cheesy and full of hearty flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Cook the beef
- Heat a skillet and cook ground beef until browned. Break it into small pieces and drain excess fat.
Add to crockpot
- Place cooked beef into crockpot. Add potatoes, onion, carrots and chicken broth. Stir everything well.
Slow cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours until vegetables are soft.
Prepare thick base
- In a pan, melt butter. Add flour and cook for one minute. Slowly add milk and stir until smooth.
Add creamy mixture
- Pour the milk mixture into crockpot. Stir well so it blends evenly with soup ingredients.
Add cream and seasoning
- Add heavy cream, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir gently and cook for another 20 minutes.
Add cheese
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until cheese melts completely and soup becomes creamy.
Adjust texture
- If soup is too thick, add a little broth or milk. Stir well to get desired consistency.
Serve hot
- Pour into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy a rich, cheesy and comforting soup.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter option
- Add cooked bacon for extra flavor
- Use sharp cheddar for stronger taste
- Add green onions for garnish
- Do not add cheese too early
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream