This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish-style cheeseburger soup is exactly the kind of recipe I lean on during busy workweeks: minimal chopping, no browning, and the slow cooker does the heavy lifting.
The base idea feels like something you’d find at a small-town church potluck—simple pantry staples that turn into a creamy, cozy bowl everyone goes back for seconds of. You literally pour chicken broth over raw ground beef, toss in three more ingredients, and let it simmer into a rich, cheesy soup that tastes like a deconstructed cheeseburger.
It’s weeknight-friendly, budget-friendly, and the kind of meal my friends always ask me to bring when the weather turns chilly.
Serve this cheeseburger soup piping hot in deep bowls with a sprinkle of extra shredded cheese on top. It pairs perfectly with crusty bread, buttered dinner rolls, or even garlic toast for dunking.
I like to add a simple green salad or sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes on the side to balance the richness. For a fun, burger-night twist, set out toppings like dill pickle chips, green onions, or a drizzle of ketchup and mustard so everyone can customize their bowl.
It also reheats well, so it’s great for meal prep lunches with a side of crackers or a small fruit cup.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Cheeseburger Soup
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80–90% lean, raw)
Directions
Place the raw ground beef in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Gently break it up with a spoon or your hands into large chunks so it can cook evenly, but don’t worry about crumbling it completely.
Pour the chicken broth evenly over the raw ground beef in the slow cooker, making sure all of the meat is moistened. This is the base that will gently cook the beef and turn into a flavorful soup.
