🍔🔥 Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup

Creamy, cheesy, bacon‑loaded comfort food that tastes like your favorite burger turned into a cozy bowl of happiness.

I have been on a soup kick as of late. Being cold is the worst thing on the planet. I know you can always put more clothes on when it’s cold and you can only take off so many clothes and be socially acceptable in public when it’s hot, but I would rather be hot.

Which begs the question of why I would pick to coach a spring sport outside. It’s usually freezing for the first month. Therefore, we are warming up this week with some warm soup!

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, Approx. 6 Servings)

• Calories: ~420
• Protein: 24g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fat: 28g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 5g

 

🥓 Nutritional Facts & Fun

• Ground beef: Protein + iron
• Cheddar: Calcium + happiness
• Cream cheese: Creaminess + richness
• Potatoes: Comfort + carbs
• Carrots + celery: Vitamins + crunch
• Bacon: Joy

💬 Reader prompt: Do you prefer sharp cheddar or mild cheddar in soups?

 

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips

• Extra creamy: Add ½ cup heavy cream.
• Extra smoky: Add smoked paprika.
• Extra hearty: Add more potatoes.
• Extra cheesy: Add mozzarella for stretch.
• Perfect texture: Cube potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.

🔄 Recipe Variations

🔥 Spicy Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Add jalapeños or hot sauce.

🥔 Loaded Baked Potato Cheeseburger Soup

Add sour cream + chives.

🍅 Bacon Cheeseburger Tomato Soup

Add crushed tomatoes.

🥬 Veggie‑Packed Version

Add spinach or corn.

🍗 Chicken Cheeseburger Soup

Swap beef for shredded chicken.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version should we test next for the blog

🧒 Kid Tips

• Call it “Cheeseburger Soup” — instant excitement.
• Add extra cheese for picky eaters.
• Keep veggies small for tiny hands.
• Serve with rolls for dipping.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Ground beef: Buy in bulk and freeze in 1‑lb portions.
• Cheddar: Shred your own — melts better.
• Potatoes: Yukon golds hold shape beautifully.
• Cream cheese: Store brands work great.
• Bacon: Bake a whole tray and freeze extras.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you a “fresh‑shredded cheese queen” or a “pre‑shredded forever” person

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week’s challenge: Make this Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup, snap a pic, and share it with #LouLouGirlsBurgerSoupMagic. Bonus points if your cheese‑pull shot is dramatic enough to deserve its own slow‑motion reel.

🥪 Leftover Remix

• Cheeseburger Pasta Bake: Mix with noodles + bake.
• Loaded Potato Bowls: Pour over baked potatoes.
• Cheeseburger Quesadillas: Add cheese + grill.
• Burger Gravy: Serve over rice.
• Cheeseburger Sliders: Spoon onto buns.

💬 Reader prompt: Which leftover remix should we feature next week

💭 Final Thoughts

This Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup is everything you want in a cozy dinner: cheesy, smoky, nostalgic, comforting, and ridiculously satisfying. It’s the kind of recipe that brings people together, sparks conversation, and makes everyone feel like they’re part of the fun.

Here’s the thing about cheeseburger soup: it’s never just soup. It’s an experience. A vibe. A whole mood.

It’s the kind of dinner that invites you to slow down, savor, and enjoy. It’s nostalgic, comforting, and endlessly adaptable — the perfect canvas for creativity in the kitchen.

And this Bacon Cheeseburger Slow Cooker Soup is the kind that becomes a tradition. The kind your family requests again and again. The kind you make for weeknights, Sundays, potlucks, or “just because we deserve something delicious and cozy” moments.

But what I love most is how recipes like this build community. They bring people together around the table, spark laughter, inspire creativity, and remind us that food is more than fuel — it’s connection. It’s joy. It’s the little moment in the day when everyone pauses, gathers, and enjoys something delicious together.

So here’s your mission: Make this soup, share it with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you add spice Did you go extra cheesy Did you double the bacon (I support this fully.)

💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Cozy Crockpot Series” next — chili, pasta, stew, or creamy chicken

Until then, may your bacon be crispy, your cheese melty, your potatoes tender, your broth rich, your garlic fragrant, 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. 🍔🔥✨