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Close-up of high protein crockpot cheeseburger soup in a white ceramic bowl, with creamy broth, ground beef, diced carrots, potatoes, and celery, topped with fresh basil leaves. Bright, soft background highlights the thick, comforting texture of the cheeseburger soup.

High Protein Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup

Nesting Lane
High Protein Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup is a creamy, cheesy soup made with lean ground beef and topped with crunchy tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Skillet
Slow Cooker
Small Bowl
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium-high.
  • Add celery, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Stir and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5–8 minutes.
  • Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Transfer the cooked celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain the fat.
  • Add the cooked ground beef to the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, mix ½ cup chicken broth with the flour until smooth.
  • Pour this mixture into the skillet. Add the remaining 2½ cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir to scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
  • .Pour the broth mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Add paprika, Velveeta cheese, evaporated milk, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
  • Serve the soup topped with crumbled tortilla chips.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Flavor Tip - Browning the ground beef adds more depth to the soup’s taste.
Make Ahead - Prep the vegetables the night before and store them in the fridge to save time in the morning.
Serving Tip - Add the tortilla chips right before serving so they stay crunchy.

Storing and Reheating

Reheat on Stovetop – Place a serving in a saucepan with 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Warm over low heat, stirring until creamy.
Store - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you want to freeze it, leave out the tortilla chips and add them after reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 207.7kcalCarbohydrates: 7.5gProtein: 21.5gFat: 9.8gSaturated Fat: 4.6gCholesterol: 49.6mgSodium: 1149.9mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3.4g
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