Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy.

Add ground beef, diced red onion, and black pepper to the skillet; cook until the meat is browned.

Transfer the cooked bacon, ground beef, and onions to the slow cooker.

Add onion soup mix, chicken stock, and water to the slow cooker.

Cook on high for three hours or until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.

Cut hamburger buns into cubes and toss with olive oil.

Bake the bun cubes until crispy and crouton-like.

Serve the soup topped with bun croutons, more bacon, cherub tomatoes, and diced pickles.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens