Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup is loaded with potatoes, ground beef, cheese and of course bacon! This amazing soup is full of flavor and every soup lovers dream!
If you remember my Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup then you are going to LOVE this Bacon Cheeseburger Soup recipe! Not only did I add crispy bacon to it, but I also replaced the cheddar cheese with pepper-jack cheese and topped it off with green onion. It didn’t make it spicy, but it made it extra delicious!
The temps have dropped where I live so it has been COLD! We may even see some snow here which is rare. When it’s this cold all I want to do is curl up on my couch with a blanket, and have a warm bowl of bacon cheeseburger soup! This soup is so comforting and filling.
I received quite a bit of questions and comments on my Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup recipe, so I thought I would include the answers to be helpful in case you might need them.
Frozen Hash Browns and Rice options
- You can use either! For hash browns use a 1-pound bag of frozen hash browns. I suggest adding the frozen hash browns when you would add the regular potatoes at the beginning.
- You can also use 2 to 3 cups cooked rice to replace the potatoes. I add in cooked rice at the time I add in the cooked ground beef. I have tried this recipe once with rice and it was delicious!
Am I able to make this on the stovetop?
- Yes, you can definitely make this wonderful Bacon Cheeseburger Soup on the stovetop. Using a large pot, add potatoes, onion, carrots, basil, parsley and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer together until potatoes are tender. Then you can resume the recipe as written.
Gluten Free Adjustments
- This bacon cheeseburger soup recipe can be made gluten-free with a few adjustments. Replace the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour. You can even use almond milk to replace the cow’s milk as one reader did. She said it was delicious! *Always be sure to read labels on all ingredients when needing to watch gluten in your diet.*
Instructions
This recipe is so easy to make!
- First step is to grease the insert of your slow cooker. (I personally use a 7 quart size slow cooker.) Add the veggies to slow cooker then pour the chicken broth over the top. Cover with lid and let cook at your desired time. This recipe gives you the option of cooking it on low heat for a longer period of time, or on high heat for a shorter amount of time.
- When you have about an hour left of cooking time, cook the ground beef and bacon, then add them in to the soup along with the remaining ingredients. Cover with lid and cook on low heat or the warm setting for another 30 minutes or until everything is heated through and cheese is melted. Serve in individual bowls with chopped green onion. Yum!
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Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients
- 4 small russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 small white or yellow onion chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 slices cooked bacon chopped
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk I use 2%
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded pepper-jack cheese or cheddar cheese
- Green onion chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place potatoes, onions, carrots, dried basil and parsley in a large crock pot. Pour chicken broth over vegetables. Cover with lid. Cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours OR on high heat 4 to 5 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- About 45 minutes before serving, cook and crumble ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any grease. Pour cooked ground beef into crock pot. Add in the cooked, chopped bacon as well.
- Carefully wipe out hot skillet with a paper towel then add butter. When butter is melted whisk in flour and cook until golden brown and bubbly (about 1 minute.) Whisk in the milk, salt and pepper. Pour mixture into the crock pot and stir to combine everything.
- Add shredded pepper jack cheese to crock pot. Stir again. Cover with lid and cook another 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
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It was a hit with the mother-in-law so calling this soup a winner. 🙂 I can’t do dairy so couldn’t try it but she wants the recipe!!
I made this on the stovetop tonight (my apologies for all caps, I can’t seem to stop them). So so good! I had skim milk and 1/2 C of heavy cream in the fridge and some velveeta in the pantry, so that’s what i used. I will definately make this again. Thank you!
Delicious! I did it stovetop anD then let it sImmer in the crockpot for the aFternoon. DefiNitely a keeper!
can i use reD potatoes instead of white idaho?
Yes!
Can you use beef broth if you dont have chicken broth ?
Yes, Suz!
When do you add bacon? should it be cooked first?
Yes, use cooked bacon. 🙂
So good. Easy!
I used a package of mixed carrots, onion and celery. Thanks for the recipe
I made this soup BUT on the stove top And everyone loved it, it REALLY taste like a bacon CHEESE BURGER. Will make it agaiN.
Can i use gold potatoes?
Yes, you can use any potato you prefer 🙂
This looks great! I was wondering if I could make this keto friendly by leaving out the potatoes, would i maybe doule the meat to keep the ratio?
I have never tried it that way, so I can’t say for sure how it would turn out. But I think it would be delicious. Let me know if you try it! 🙂
Great recipe for fall camping. i made ahead and put it in gallon ziplock bags. then dumped and reheated over the fire in a big foil/disposable lasagna tray. i love chili for camping but the kids aren’t big fans. This was a great subsitute to warm everyone up and have a tasty, Filling meal.
I made this soup for my family & eveRyone loved it. I cooked on the stove top & left out the green onions (just because I didn”t have any). I doubled the batch & froze what didnt get ate for another time. DEFIANTLY adding it to the rotation.
My family’s favorite!! I’ve made it like 10 times. It never gets old!
Needing to make a crock pot soup for work event. Could I make this the night before and put it in the fridge. Then just take to work the next morning and reheat? Would it get too thick?
Yes, you can make this the day before. It will definitely thicken as it sits in the fridge overnight, but you can always thin it out with some milk as you rewarm it for your work event. 🙂
I was so happy that you posted another delicious soup recipe. Our weather was cold out today so this soup hit the spot. I followed the recipe exactly as you wrote and it came out sooooo delicious. I will be adding this recipe to my recipe box. I have sent the recipe to other family members and they all said it sounded delicious and will be making it soon.
Looks yummy! Gonna make this for our annu soup cook-off. Hoping to take 1st place. Fingers CROSSED
BABY I WISH I COULD GIVE THIS 1,000,000,000 starS!!! I was not expecting to go to flavor town on this one. It’s a keeper for sure!
Used this recipe, however I did not put bacon or hamburger in soup. Very very delicious potatoes soup. Cooked stove top.
Outstanding soup! It was simple to make and the pepper jack gave it a nice kick! Thank you! Mark
Think this is by far the tasiest soup that I’ve every made. Thank you for such a great recipe.
Perfect for the first fall day. I added 1/4 c of the cheese to the flour/milk mixture and let it melt before adding it to the crock pot. Then added the rest.
I made this with shredded potatoes, velveeta cheese and a whole bag of triple cheddar cheese
It was a hit! Husband said it’s the best soup I’ve ever made. He just had it for breakfast!!
I added beef broth and dill pickle juice. I had hot pepper cheese to add to top with bacon bits and chives. Will definitely make again!
Has anyo used heavy whipping cream instead of milk?