Slow Cooker CHEESEBURGER SOUP, A Crockpot Ground Beef Soup Recipe

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.

Brown 2 pounds of ground beef in a large skillet until cooked, breaking it into larger pieces.

Chop 1 large yellow onion into big slices and add it to the ground beef to soften.

Season the beef and onion mixture with salt and black pepper while cooking.

Peel and wash 4 small to medium russet potatoes, then dice them into chunks using a dicer.

Grate 3 carrots and add them to the mixture for color and sweetness.

Dice 2 celery stalks into small pieces and add to the mixture.

Smash and mince 3 garlic cloves, then add them to the mixture for flavor.

Transfer the ground beef and onion mixture to a slow cooker.

Add the diced potatoes, grated carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.

Stir in 1 10-ounce can of cream of celery soup and 4 cups of beef broth.

Season the mixture with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, then stir well.

Cut 16 ounces of Velveeta cheese into thin strips and lay it on top of the soup mixture.

Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours until the potatoes are tender.

Check the liquid level during cooking and add more broth or water if needed.

After cooking, add 1/2 cup of sour cream and stir to combine with the melted cheese for creaminess.

Cook for an additional 30-45 minutes until the potatoes reach the desired consistency.

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