Slow-Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 slices process American cheese, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in flour and pepper; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker.

Stir in broth and milk. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 4-5 hours. Stir in cheeses until melted. Top servings with remaining ingredients.
Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as Bacon Cheeseburger Soup in Simple & Delicious
February/March 2017