Fall is here and as the cooler weather starts to move in I am always looking for hearty and delicious soup recipes to take the chill off. Pair that with trying to find recipes that the entire family loves and it means I am constantly on the hunt.
This Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup has officially been declared a favorite by ALL of my hard-to-please minions and I have to confess that I actually ate it three times in a two day period. Oh yes, I did. It is SO GOOD, y’all.
Garnishing it with a couple of waffle fries, a little diced onion and shredded lettuce (and more bacon, of course) just added to the fun. It’s the closest thing I have ever had to a bacon cheeseburger in soup form.
The addition of a little Worcestershire sauce is perfect but you could use a little steak sauce if you prefer. Remember – add carefully and taste because once you put it in you can’t take it out!
I feel like I say this every time but is there anything better than how your house smells when something fabulous has been simmering away all day in a slow cooker?? You walk in the door and BAM. You are hit with the amazing aroma of a home cooked meal.
What is your favorite soup when the weather cools off? My Creamy Lentil Soup With Sausage is another favorite around here. I am always looking for new ideas so be sure to tell me all about it in the comments.
I’ll see you back here next month for another delicious slow cooker recipe and I hope you will pop over to A Little CLAIREification and say hello between now and then!
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SLOW COOKER BACON CHEESEBURGER SOUP
Ingredients
2 lb ground beef- 4 cups chopped onions (3 to 4 medium) plus extra for garnish
- 2 cans (28 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained (I use Rotel)
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce (plus more to taste)
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes (can substitute American)
- 1 lb. bacon cooked and crumbled (store in the fridge in a Ziploc bag until ready to serve).
- 8-12 waffle fries for garnish
- 1 cup shredded lettuce for garnish (if desired)
- Directions
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until browned then drain (this step can be done the day before and the beef refrigerated overnight).
- Turn your slow cooker on LOW and add the cooked beef, the onions, tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW heat for 8 hours (or on HIGH heat for 4 hours).
- About 15 minutes before serving, make sure the slow cooker is now on LOW or WARM then stir in the cheese and 3/4 of the crumbled bacon and cover.
- Cook the waffle fries according to package directions.
- Stir the soup mixture occasionally while the fries are cooking.
- Add more Worcestershire sauce to taste if desired (careful – a little goes a long way).
- Serve the soup garnished with lettuce, diced onion, bacon and waffle fries.
To freeze:
- Store soup in quart-size resealable freezer plastic bags. Label, and freeze lying flat.
- To reheat: Defrost overnight in refrigerator, or in microwavable bowl on Defrost setting in microwave, stirring often.
- Then microwave lightly covered (not sealed) on High until hot.
- Serve with freshly cooked waffle fries and other garnishes.
Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup | Easy CrockPot Meals
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 4 cups chopped onions 3 to 4 medium plus extra for garnish
- 2 cans 28 oz each diced tomatoes, undrained (I use Rotel)
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce plus more to taste
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese cut into cubes (can substitute American)
- 1 lb. bacon cooked and crumbled store in the fridge in a Ziploc bag until ready to serve.
- 8-12 waffle fries for garnish
- 1 cup shredded lettuce for garnish if desired
Instructions
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In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until browned then drain (this step can be done the day before and the beef refrigerated overnight).
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Turn your slow cooker on LOW and add the cooked beef, the onions, tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce.
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Cover and cook on LOW heat for 8 hours (or on HIGH heat for 4 hours).
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About 15 minutes before serving, make sure the slow cooker is now on LOW or WARM then stir in the cheese and 3/4 of the crumbled bacon and cover.
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Cook the waffle fries according to package directions.
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Stir the soup mixture occasionally while the fries are cooking.
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Add more Worcestershire sauce to taste if desired (careful - a little goes a long way).
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Serve the soup garnished with lettuce, diced onion, bacon and waffle fries.
Cass at That Old House says
This looks fantastic, AND GF, too.
Grain free, gluten free, sugar free — it’s perfect.
Thank you!
Cass
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Thanks so much, Cass!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
This sounds delicious. I will definitely make this one.
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Thanks Marty – I hope you enjoy it!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I just made soup last night. Even though I eat soup year round, summer is not the prime month for it. Albeit we had a ‘summer’ day yesterday. I spent some time lolling on the deck, drinking iced coffee and reading a book. Oh yeah lazy. This is a hearty tasty recipe and the crock pot is my friend.
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Carol this is PERFECT for lazy days. So easy!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I’ve pinned this to my Crockpot board, and it almost makes me long for a cool day to enjoy it! OK, who needs a cool day – I’d eat this anytime! YUM!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Thanks Amy!! It really was a surprise hit with the family. Next time maybe I’ll remember to freeze some for later!
Sandra Graham says
Hi Gina well finally made the cheeseburger Soup what an awesom meal was so good put another pot on for freezing in new upright freezer these little guys are so handy when your older & make small portions to have when don’t feel like a big meal this one a keeper loved it so much & better for one than fries & a huge hamburger just like a burger in a pot thank you Gina . Luv Sandra
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Yay – Sandra I am so glad you enjoyed it!! xo
Rebecca says
I wanted to like this after seeing all the great reviews but I feel it was missing something in the flavor department..maybe something with a bit of spice?