Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Cheeseburger Soup
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds ground beef (80–90% lean, raw)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (10.5 oz / ~300 g) can condensed cream of potato soup
1 (10.5 oz / ~300 g) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (mild or sharp, packed)
(Optional toppings: extra cheese, green onions, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard)
Instructions
Add the beef
Place the raw ground beef into the slow cooker
Break it into large chunks (no need to fully crumble)
Pour in liquids
Add the chicken broth over the beef
Add soups
Spoon in the cream of potato soup
Add the cheddar cheese soup
Stir lightly
Gently mix everything together (it doesn’t have to be perfectly smooth)
Cook
Low: 6–7 hours
High: 3–4 hours
Break up beef
About halfway through (if possible), stir and break the beef into smaller pieces
Add cheese
In the last 20–30 minutes, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese
Let it melt into the soup
Final stir & serve
Stir until creamy and smooth
Taste and add salt/pepper if needed
How to Serve
Serve hot in deep bowls
Top with:
Extra shredded cheese
Chopped green onions
Dill pickles (for a true cheeseburger vibe!)
Tips for Best Results
If soup is too thick → add a splash of broth or milk
If too thin → cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes
For more flavor → add garlic powder or onion powder (optional)
What to Serve With It
Crusty bread or rolls
Garlic toast
Simple green salad or fresh veggies
