Weight Watchers Cheeseburger Soup Slow Cooker Recipe. Packed with savory flavors and wholesome ingredients, this soup is the perfect choice for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want a hearty meal that won’t sabotage your healthy eating plan.
This meal has only 208 calories!
Made with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, this soup is a lighter take on the classic cheeseburger, but still delivers all the flavor you crave.
The creamy and cheesy broth is infused with a hint of smoky paprika, and gets a satisfying crunch from crumbled corn tortilla chips.
And the best part? This recipe is made in a slow cooker, so you can simply toss all the ingredients together in the morning, let it simmer all day, and come home to a warm and comforting bowl of soup that’s ready to eat.
Weight Watchers Points
4 Points (2022/2023 Plan)
MyWW Points: 4 Blue Plan and 7 Green Plan
Tips and Tricks
Chopping Vegetables
For even cooking, chop the celery and onion into similar-sized pieces. This ensures that they all become tender at the same time.
Garlic Preparation
To easily mince garlic, use the flat side of a chef’s knife to smash the clove before chopping. This makes it easier to remove the skin and chop finely.
Browning Ground Beef
Make sure to break up the ground beef into small pieces while browning it. This helps it cook evenly and makes it easier to distribute in the soup.
Thickening the Soup
When mixing the flour with the chicken broth, whisk vigorously to avoid lumps. You can also use a blender or immersion blender for a smoother mixture.
Cheese Melting
Cut the Velveeta cheese into small, even cubes. This helps it melt more quickly and evenly into the soup.
Evaporated Milk
Shake the can of evaporated milk well before opening. This ensures the milk is evenly mixed and prevents clumping.
Adding Paprika
If you prefer a smokier flavor, consider using smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.
Tortilla Chips
For a crunchy topping, add the crumbled tortilla chips right before serving. If you add them too early, they can become soggy.
Carrots in Soup
If you decide to add carrots, dice them into small pieces and add them to the skillet along with the celery, onion, and garlic. This ensures they become tender and blend well with the other vegetables.
Adjusting Seasoning
Taste the soup before serving and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. The flavor can vary depending on the type of chicken broth and cheese used.
Related Recipes
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Weight Watchers Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 rib celery chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef – lean
- 3 cups chicken broth divided
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp paprika
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese – reduced fat cubed
- 1 cup evaporated milk – low fat
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 24 baked corn tortilla chips crumbled
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, spray Pam cooking spray. Turn on heat to medium/high.
- Place celery, onion, and garlic in skillet. cook while stirring approx 5 -8 minutes until tender.
- Spray slow cooker with Pam cooking spray. Add cooked celery, onion, and garlic.
- Brown ground beef in the same skillet over medium/high heat. Drain fat. Add cooked ground beef to slow cooker.
- In a small mixing bowl, add ½ cup chicken broth and flour. Stir until lumps are gone. Add to the same skillet. Add 2½ cups of chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir with a wooden spoon to incorporate any leftover ground beef that remained in the skillet. Add to slow cooker.
- In the slow cooker, stir in paprika, Velveeta, evaporated milk, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. Do not overcook.
- For serving: top with crumbled tortilla chips.
- Note: Even though it's not in the spirit of "cheeseburger", sometimes I like to add a few carrots to the soup.
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