Best Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup: Extra Creamy Weeknight Comfort
A cozy, creamy slow cooker soup inspired by classic cheeseburger flavors with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (LOW)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1.5 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 medium carrots, finely diced
3–4 cups beef broth
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp butter
12 oz Velveeta, cubed
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Brown beef and drain.
2. Add beef, potatoes, onion, and carrots to slow cooker.
3. Pour in broth and milk; season with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper; add butter.
4. Cook on LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
5. Stir in sour cream and Velveeta; cover until melted and smooth.
6. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.
Notes
Yukon gold potatoes hold shape well during long cooking.
Fully brown and drain beef to prevent excess grease.
Cube Velveeta small for an even, silky melt.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth.
Can be frozen up to 1 month.