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Creamy Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup: Easy & Best with Pickles

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This creamy crockpot cheeseburger soup with pickles is a rich, tangy, and hearty comfort food that tastes exactly like a cheeseburger in a bowl. Made with ground beef, cheddar, cream cheese, and a secret splash of pickle brine, it’s an easy slow cooker meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup dill pickle slices, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle brine
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: extra chopped pickles, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, ketchup, mustard

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat and transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, add a splash of olive oil if needed. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Scrape into the slow cooker.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and pickle brine to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. The liquid should just cover the potatoes; add a splash more broth or water if needed.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, add the cubed cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir gently until the cream cheese melts and the soup becomes smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in the shredded cheddar and chopped pickles until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is thick and velvety (2-3 minutes). Do not let it boil after adding cheese.
  7. Stir in the Dijon mustard. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If soup is too thick, stir in a little warm broth or milk.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with optional garnishes like extra pickles, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, or a drizzle of ketchup and mustard.

Notes

Shred your own cheddar for the smoothest texture. Add dairy only during the last 30 minutes to prevent curdling. Cut potatoes evenly (½-inch cubes) for consistent cooking. Taste before adding salt, as broth, cheese, and pickles add sodium. For a thicker soup, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water) during the last 15 minutes. For a thinner soup, add extra warm broth or milk. Pickles lose crunch after refrigeration; add fresh pickles just before serving if making ahead.

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Keywords: cheeseburger soup, crockpot soup, slow cooker soup, creamy soup, ground beef soup, pickle soup, comfort food, easy dinner

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