Crockpot Cheeseburger Bacon Soup

Ingredients

• 32 oz beef broth (One 32-ounce carton)
• 2 tsp garlic powder (The creator adds a little more to taste)
• 1 tbsp burger seasoning (The creator uses Back Porch Burger Seasoning by Fire & Smoke; any burger seasoning may be used)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 bag bacon bits (2.5-ounce bag; cooked bacon may be used instead)
• 1 onion (Diced; omit if desired. Onion powder may be used for a smoother texture)
• 4 russet potatoes (Washed and cubed; the creator leaves the skin on, but they may be peeled)
• 2 lb ground beef (Browned on the stovetop and excess grease drained)
• 2 cup cheddar cheese (Shredded; the creator also tops the finished soup with additional cheese)
• 2 cup milk
• instant mashed potatoes (Add while stirring until the soup begins to thicken; amount is not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the beef broth to the slow cooker.

2. 2

   Add the garlic powder, burger seasoning, black pepper, and bacon bits.

3. 3

   Dice the onion and add it to the slow cooker. Omit it if desired, or use onion powder instead for onion flavor without the onion texture.

4. 4

   Wash and cube the four russet potatoes. Leave the skins on or peel them, then carefully add the potatoes to the slow cooker.

5. 5

   Brown the ground beef in a skillet on the stovetop. Drain the excess grease, then add the cooked beef to the slow cooker.

6. 6

   Stir everything together.

7. 7

   Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours.

8. 8

   When the soup is almost done, add the shredded cheddar cheese and milk. Stir everything together.

9. 9

   Stir in instant mashed potatoes until the soup begins to thicken. The amount is not specified in the source, so add it gradually according to the desired consistency.

10. 10

    Serve the soup topped with additional shredded cheese, if desired.

Notes

The amount of instant mashed potatoes and the additional topping cheese is not specified. The source does not state an exact finished internal temperature or a storage method.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main
• slow-cooker
• crockpot
• comfort-food
• fall
• family-friendly