• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Big Bear's Wife

Big Bear's Wife

Easy Recipes, Fun Travels, & Real Life Southern Days

  • Home
  • About Me
    • Media/PR
    • Contact Me
  • Recipe Index
  • Subscribe
Big Bear's Wife
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About Me
    • Media/PR
    • Contact Me
  • Recipe Index
  • Subscribe
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
Home » Beef » Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

February 10, 2015 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Pin
Share
Tweet
13470Shares
Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup - Click The Photo for the Recipe

I think I’m going to start recording my daily conversations. haha. I have some great ones and they’d make for some great blog posts.

Sad thing is though…I can’t remember their details when it comes time to write a post for the blog.

haha I’m cursed with the gift of gab and the loss of memory.

Sunday I had to drive BigBear up to the Veterans hospital in Salem to get him checked out regarding a minor procedure he had last week.

I was in a pretty talkative mood and I talked his poor ear off for the entire drive; two hours up there and two hours back.

“How can you have nothing to write about when it’s time to blog, but you can just talk and talk about everything for hours?” — yeah… sorry honey, I can’t answer that. :).

We talked about everything, including where we would love to live, our views on religion and my goal of full time blogging.

Oh and speaking of where we would love to live… get this. Big Bear is totally against moving away from the little town we live in.

When I’m talking about wanting to move away to Wilmington, NC, he’s running in the other direction.  But when we were kind of day dreaming about where we would just LOVE to live… guess where he picked…

The North Shore — Oahu, Hawaii. EXCUSE ME SIR. haha ok, so my dream of living in Wilmington, NC (which is 4 hours away) is “kinda crazy” but you’re dreaming about packing us up and shipping off to the other side of the world?

……………………ok pack my bags and take my money haha. 😉 He fell in love when we went to Hawaii last year, He’s crazy I tell ya. 🙂

Not like that’s ever going to happen but it’s nice to dream right? 🙂

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup - Click The Photo for the Recipe

Other random news about Sunday…

I picked up a copy of The Flavor Bible while we were at Barnes and Noble. I could literally spend hours in that store! In the time it took BigBear to walk around the whole store and pick out a book, I covered 2 rows of books. What can I say…I like to take my time. 🙂 But back to

The Flavor Bible. I like it. I’ve only gotten to read a few pages of it but I like it so far.

We’ll see how it goes.

Also, I picked up a copy of The Biscoff Cookie & Spread Cookbook by Katrina Bahl. Katrina blogs at InKatrinasKitchen.com and if I see a friend’s cookbook on the shelf I’ve GOT to buy it! #BuyALLtheBloggerCookbooks

You’ve got to check out her blog (um hello, Biscoff Stuffed Snickerdoodles YES!!)

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup - Click The Photo for the Recipe
 But what about this Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup? Yes, the soup!

I actually thought about making this soup because I saw a Bacon Cheeseburger Salad on Karly’s blog (Buns in My Oven)! It looked amazing, but since we all know that I have a love hate relationship with salads, I was trying to think of something I could make with the same theme that would be perfect for BigBear and I.

That’s when I started working on a Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup.

It’s insanely comforting and just what I need on these cold February nights! It’s a full meal for me, but might I suggest serving it with Karly’s Bacon Cheeseburger Salad if you need a little something more than soup! 🙂

 

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Created by Angie on August 23, 2016

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

  • 8 -16 oz bacon
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups chicken broth (store bought or homemade) (or Beef Broth)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • A Dash of Salt and Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons onion power
  • 2 tablespoons garlic power (or minced garlic)
  • 2 pounds ground beef (I used 85% Lean, 15% Fat Ground Beef)
  • 1 (16oz) box shell pasta**Additional cheese and bacon bits for garnish**

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon until crispy. I normally cook my bacon in the oven at 425F for about 25 minutes. Once cooked, drained and cooled, chop the bacon into bacon bits. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, add the ground beef and sprinkle with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until browned, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain grease if necessary.
  • Add ground beef to crock-pot. (I used a 6 quart slow cooker)
  • Add in the tomatoes (with the juice), water and chicken broth. Stir.
  • Add in the bacon and mushrooms. Stir.
  • Cook on low for 5 hours.

30 minutes before serving:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and corn starch.
  • Whisk into the soup.
  • Add in the cheese and stir. Cook on low for 30 minutes.
  • While that\'s cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the pasta and cook for about 12 minutes. Drain and add to slow cooker. Gently stir.
  • Serve Hot with cheese and bacon on top of each bowl.
  • **NOTE - This thickens ALOT when cooled and kept in the fridge. I normally reheat with a little water or chicken broth.
  • Print

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Pin
Share
Tweet
13470Shares
« Previous Post
Apple Pie Doughnuts #RubyFrost
Next Post »
Chocolate Dipped Cream Filled Doughnuts #12bloggers

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Helpful comments include feedback on the post or changes you made.

Comments

  1. [email protected] is How I Cook says

    February 10, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Road trips are the perfect place to talk. Sometimes I think we should plan to just drive an hour and turn around just to have a few moments of each other! Speaking of which, I just had my tooth pulled and this soup is looking mighty fine!

    Reply
  2. The Food Hunter says

    February 11, 2015 at 6:21 am

    I’m pretty much the same way…lots to say but when it comes to writing it down I’m at a loss. Great recipe!

    Reply
  3. CookinCanuck says

    February 11, 2015 at 9:03 am

    I know that feeling of staring at the computer with nothing to say! I’ve started making notes in my phone whenever ideas spring to mind. This soup is something my family would love!

    Reply
  4. A Family Feast says

    February 11, 2015 at 9:33 am

    I definitely know what you mean – some days I’m totally inspired with a story and other days – not so much! This soup looks fantastic! I’d love a big bowl of it right now!

    Reply
  5. Back For Seconds says

    February 11, 2015 at 11:31 am

    I am all for moving to Hawaii!!! Maui is my favorite 🙂 This soup? Amazing!

    Reply
  6. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    February 11, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    I am the same way – I get writer’s block when I go to actually type a post. Oh well! This soup is torturing me right now because I want it so bad but don’t have all the ingredients!

    Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    February 11, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Having just gotten back from Hawaii, I fully support that move!

    Reply
  8. Renee Goerger says

    February 11, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    I got a kick out of reading this post, Angie. I almost feel like I was in the car with you guys. LOL
    Anyway, delicious looking soup. Wish I had it for dinner tonight.

    Reply
  9. Heather | girlichef.com says

    February 12, 2015 at 6:20 am

    So, one day, when we meet in person, I hope to see you with one of those micro recording machines! 😉 ha ha ha, that would seriously give me a good giggle. This soup sounds so good, and so perfect for this snowy day we’re having. And funny that you should mention The Flavor Bible, as I’ve been pouring over a copy lately, and I just got The Vegetarian Flavor Bible, too.

    Reply
  10. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:48 am

    I’d be in for Hawaii too! I can never get enough soup and this looks like a great one to try!

    Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    LOL!! He’s dreaming BIG!! 😀 If you do move to Hawaii, I’ll be jealous. hehe
    The soup sounds amazing, of course. I mean, it’s bacon. And cheeseburger!

    Reply
  12. Nutmeg Nanny says

    February 13, 2015 at 4:57 am

    If Hawaii wasn’t so far away I swear I would move there. BUT the long flight and time change really affected me last time I was there so I’m boring and stick close to home…haha. I do love the look of this slow cooker soup. It’s so hearty for these cold winter days.

    Reply
  13. Kellie Hemmerly says

    February 14, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I would totally move to Hawaii and I would embrace the SPAM culture there…..maybe. This soup looks absolutely fantastic, I can not WAIT to try it!

    Reply
  14. Kelly says

    February 17, 2015 at 7:51 am

    Oh my glorious goodness! This sounds looks and sounds AMAZING! Pinning. #nomnomnom

    Reply
  15. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    March 11, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    Made this today. All I can say is it is amazing!!! My husband and I loved it. I didn’t serve it with anything because it is a very filling meal all on it’s own.

    Reply
    • Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

      March 11, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      YAY!!! I’m so glad that you loved it!! This totally made my day! <3

      Reply
  16. Jill Roberts says

    July 31, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    This bacon cheeseburger soup recipe is incredible! I need to add bell pepper to recipe and it would be perfect. Thx for sharing, Angie!

    Reply
    • Angie says

      July 31, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      I bet it would be great with a bell pepper!

      Reply
  17. Julia Stearns @ Healthirony says

    March 4, 2019 at 9:12 am

    This bacon cheeseburger soup looks so zesty and tasty! Absolutely love your creative idea! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Meet Angie

I love the Farmer’s Market and Farm to Table meals but I’m also not ashamed to use canned vegetables and baking mixes. It’s all about balance! I’m so glad y’all are here!

More about Angie

Subscribe

Free Recipes, Free e-Books, and DIYs!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Sign Up is FREE and you can unsubscribe at anytime.

Popular Posts

Instant Pot Short Ribs
Most Popular Recipes of 2017- We'll start from #10 and work our way all the way down to the #1 most popular recipe from 2017! These are the recipes that the most people visted over the year!  Starting at #10, these were the Top Recipes of 2017! Did you favorite make the list? 
Tape and Take Recipe

Copyright © 2009–2023 · Big Bear's Wife · Privacy Policy

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

DMCA.com Protection Status