Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup
🥓🧀 Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup — Comfort Food Royalty
Cheesy, creamy, bacon‑loaded, and burger‑flavored — this soup is basically your favorite diner order in a bowl.
Soup isn’t just soup. It’s the mood‑setter, the comfort‑giver, the dish that makes people linger at the table. But let’s be honest: not every soup deserves applause. Some are watery, some are bland, and some just don’t deliver that cozy‑meets‑cheesy magic. Enter Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup — the glow‑up version of classic comfort food that feels indulgent, nostalgic, and totally worth the calories.
This recipe is indulgent in its own way: it’s creamy, it’s hearty, it’s bacon‑packed, and it’s the kind of dish that makes you want to grab seconds (because one bowl is never enough). Beef brings cozy satisfaction, bacon swoops in with indulgence, cheese adds sparkle, and that creamy broth? That’s the mic‑drop moment.
Why this recipe is a keeper:
- Effortless elegance — slow cooker does the heavy lifting.
- Flavor fireworks — beef + bacon + cheese = soup magic.
- Family‑friendly — even picky eaters don’t stand a chance.
- Make‑ahead friendly — reheats beautifully.
- Instagram‑worthy — golden soup deserves a close‑up.
💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “extra bacon forever” or team “just enough for garnish”?
This soup is one of our family’s favorites! It’s so delicious, it takes a lot more ingredients than I usually use but IT IS WORTH IT!
Also, don’t you just love these bread bowls?! We wanted Sour Dough bread bowls so we went and got some and they were pumpkins for fall! We had our first snowfall yesterday so doesn’t soup sound so good!
Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 strips of bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup of carrots, chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, cubed
- 8 oz of cream cheese, cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 4-5 garlic diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Directions
1. Start by sautéing onions, garlic, and brown the meat until it is no longer pink.
2. Next combine all ingredients EXCEPT for the shredded cheddar cheese, milk, and flour.
3. Stir to combine ingredients. Cook and cook on low in the crockpot for 7 hours.
4. When there are 10 minutes left you are going to add a thickener and your cheese. To make the thickener, combine milk and flour. Whisk until all clumps are gone.
5. Uncover crockpot and stir in shredded cheese and milk/flour mixture. Cover and cook for the remaining 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving, Serves ~8)
- Calories: ~420
- Protein: 22g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fat: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun
- Beef: Protein powerhouse.
- Bacon: Flavor fireworks + crunch.
- Cheddar: Calcium + creamy texture.
- Potatoes: Carbs + comfort.
- Carrots: Vitamin A + sweetness.
💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your soup extra cheesy, or more mellow with just a hint of cheddar?
👩🍳 Cooking Tips
- Cheese hack: Use sharp cheddar for bold flavor.
- Flavor boost: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Texture trick: Cube potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Serving suggestion: Pair with pickles for burger vibes.
- Storage: Keeps well in fridge 3–4 days.
🔄 Recipe Variations
- Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Veggie Lovers: Add corn or peas.
- Protein Boost: Toss in turkey or sausage.
- Extra Indulgent: Add cream cheese AND heavy cream.
- Holiday Sparkle: Garnish with chives or parsley.
💬 Reader prompt: Which version would your family devour first — spicy, veggie‑loaded, or creamy?
🧒 Kid Tips
- Call it “cheeseburger soup” to make it sound fun.
- Keep spices mild for little taste buds.
- Let kids sprinkle bacon.
- Serve with grilled cheese for extra joy.
🛒 Grocery Hacks
- Beef: Buy family packs — budget win.
- Bacon: Cook extra and freeze.
- Cheese: Stock up during holiday sales.
- Potatoes: Buy in bulk — lasts weeks.
- Broth: Bouillon cubes save space.
💬 Reader prompt: Do you usually buy bacon fresh, or keep frozen packs for convenience?
🎯 Reader Challenge
This week, I challenge you to make Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup and serve it in a creative way. Maybe it’s in bread bowls, maybe it’s part of a family game night, maybe it’s your new Sunday tradition. Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsSoupGlow so we can all drool together.
🥪 Leftover Remix
- Soup Pasta Bake: Mix with noodles, bake until golden.
- Soup Bowls: Serve over rice or quinoa.
- Soup Wraps: Roll into tortillas with veggies.
- Soup Pizza: Use as sauce for flatbread.
- Soup Hash: Fry with eggs for breakfast.
💬 Reader prompt: Would you rather remix leftovers into pasta bake or breakfast hash?
💭 Final Thoughts
This Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s hearty, flavorful, and versatile enough to be a weekday staple, a family favorite, or a “just because” indulgence. Plus, it’s the kind of recipe that makes everyone smile — and isn’t that the best kind of cooking?
Here’s the thing about soup — it’s never just broth. It’s the smell of bacon sizzling, the joy of cheese melting, the comfort of knowing you’ve got a dish that’s both playful and nostalgic. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’ve pulled off a dinner miracle without breaking a sweat.
And this Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup? It’s a keeper. It’s savory, it’s hearty, it’s indulgent, it’s fun. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’ve turned pantry staples into something restaurant‑worthy. It’s hearty enough to feed a crowd, flexible enough to adapt to whatever toppings you’ve got hanging out in the fridge, and comforting enough to become the dish your family requests again and again.
But what I love most is how recipes like this bring us together. Food has that magic — it’s not just about eating, it’s about sharing. It’s about swapping tips, laughing over soup‑splattered counters, and building little traditions that make life tastier. It’s about the kids sneaking extra bites when you’re not looking, the friends who ask for seconds, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing you’ve created something that feels like home.
So here’s my challenge to you: make this dish, share it with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you add jalapeños? Did you sneak in sausage? Did you double the bacon just because you could? (No judgment — I’d be first in line for that version.) Maybe you turned it into bread bowls for portion control, or gave it a holiday glow with herbs. Whatever your spin, I want to hear about it.
💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Soup Glow Series” next? I’m dreaming up loaded potato soup, broccoli cheddar soup, and maybe even creamy taco chili.
Until then, may your beef be savory, your bacon crispy, your cheese melty, your broth golden, and your kitchen filled with laughter, love, and second helpings. Because at the end of the day, recipes like this aren’t just about cooking — they’re about celebrating the little joys that make life delicious.
And if you take nothing else from this post, let it be this: Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup isn’t just dinner, it’s a lifestyle. 🥓🧀✨
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OH my that sounds so tasty! I just love crock pot soups this time of year and those bread bowls are just darling! Pinned.
It’s so good!
There’s nothing better than a crock full of healthy homemade soups. This looks delicious! Pinned to share.
Thank you for sharing on #omhgww this week!
Hope you have a great week!