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Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained of fat
  • 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (32 oz.) container chicken broth
  • 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, optional
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • bacon, crumbled optional

 Directions

    1. Place ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, carrot, bell pepper, onion, celery and garlic in your slow cooker and pour chicken stock over the top.

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    1. Season with chili powder, salt and pepper, then stir everything together. Cover slow cooker, turn on HIGH and cook for 3-4 hours, or until vegetables are softened.

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    1. Stir flour into heavy cream until no chunks remain, then pour mixture, along with cheddar cheese, into slow cooker.

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  1. Stir to combine, then cover and cook for another 20-30 minutes, then ladle into soup bowls, top with cheese and crumbled bacon, if using, and serve hot!